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12 September 2012

Big business and ethical practice – a growing challenge

Contributor Rebecca Taylor

Anti-slavery


Rebecca Taylor of Responsible Trade Worldwide, a member of the Fellowship 500, explores Anti-Slavery International's recently published 'Slavery on the High Street' report and discusses the game-changing approaches to overcome supply chain issues.


ARTICLE SUMMARY

The Report ‘Slavery on the High Street’ by campaign group Anti-Slavery International confirms that forced labour remains an unfortunate reality for even the most high profile brands. Why do such practices continue to slip through the retailer’s net?

Responsible Trade Worldwide explores the wider context behind the report, pinpointing the issues which prevent retailers and manufacturers from effectively monitoring their supply chain and achieving ethical standards of business practice throughout their operations.

This article shines a light on how some exemplary organisations are embracing new, game-changing tools and approaches to overcome supply chain issues, and touches on emerging legislation designed to put ethical trade at the top of the big business agenda.

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