What is modern slavery?
Modern slavery occurs when vulnerable people are exploited for personal gain or commercial profit. With more than 40 million people estimated to live and work in slavery or slavery-like conditions globally, it is a serious human rights issue that must be addressed urgently.
Businesses are increasingly coming under pressure from regulators and activists to address modern slavery risks and demonstrate their commitment to protect the human rights of workers in their operations and supply chains.
Why
it’s important to business
Being linked to slavery practices will impact reputation, brand value and your social licence to operate. Directors and managers must understand and address the potential or actual harm caused to workers across their value chain.
What
you need
to do
While modern slavery is a relatively new issue for the business sector, most companies already have systems and processes in place that can help address the issue. With the right tools, knowledge and resources, taking the first step is not as challenging as it may first appear.
How
we can
help you
Supporting businesses to understand modern slavery or human rights risks, identify gaps in systems and processes and develop practical action plans is second nature to us. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 25 years. We’re here to help.
Our tools help you to
Engage
Key internal and external stakeholders to support and enhance your risk management program.
Identify
Sources and levels of modern slavery risk to your business operations, partnerships and extended supply chains.
Create
Practical and realistic modern slavery action plans that address risk and enhance your reputation as a responsible business.