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NEW🟡2025 KnowTheChain ICT benchmark reveals unaddressed forced labour risks in global electronics supply chains: 🟡 The average company scored just 20/100 this year 🟡Only 3 companies scored above 50/100 🟡Workers' testimony in Taiwan reveals a gulf between policy and practice.

The ICT sector's innovation potential and perceived sustainability credentials have drawn #ESG investors seeking strong returns - yet forced labour persists. Áine Clarke @bhrrc explains how investors can clean up supply chains for @esg_investor:esginvestor.net/the-hidden-esg…

Read the full key findings report and explore the benchmark @BHRRC: business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…

NEW🟡2025 KnowTheChain ICT benchmark reveals unaddressed forced labour risks in global electronics supply chains: 🟡 The average company scored just 20/100 this year 🟡Only 3 companies scored above 50/100 🟡Workers' testimony in Taiwan reveals a gulf between policy and practice.

We're almost ready to reveal the findings of our 2025 ICT benchmark. Which companies have improved efforts to address forced labour risks—and which are lagging behind? Don't miss our launch webinar! 📆 10 April ⏰ 8am London / 9am Brussels / 4pm Taipei 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🚨Ultra #fastfashion retailer #Shein's work to tackle forced labour in its global supply chains falls "significantly short" of sector leaders - a red flag for investors ahead of the company's anticipated public listing in #London, according to a new report🚨 The @KnowTheChain programme, which benchmarks major companies across three sectors - #apparel and footwear, food and beverage, and ICT - on #humanrights risks in their supply chains, assessed Shein's practices against its methodology. ecotextile.com/2024121932828/…

"As these ultra-fast fashion brands flood the market with ultra-cheap products, investors should be asking: are the human & environmental costs worth the risk?" KTC's Áine Clarke & Rosie Monaghan weigh up SHEIN's forced labour efforts @sourcingjournal ⬇️ sourcingjournal.com/topics/thought…

Shein's expected London IPO is already steeped in controversy over alleged links to forced labour. What does the rise of its ultra-fast model mean for workers' rights? We break down the key issues for investors ➡️ business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…

"Supply chain labour rights conditions, including those that increase vulnerability to forced labour, are shaped by the buyer’s purchasing practices" We outline tried & tested steps towards responsible purchasing practices ✍️ @betterbuying ⬇️ betterbuying.org/guest-blog-tak…

Our guide for companies sets out target performance & examples of good practice from Apparel & Footwear, Food & Beverage, and ICT sectors on areas like... 🟡 Purchasing practices 🟡 Remedy 🟡 Freedom of association 🟡 Living wage Explore the guide: business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…

Freedom of association is a key enabling right which ensures decent livelihoods & safe workplaces along supply chains. How can companies ensure they respect it? See examples of good practice on FoA & collective bargaining 👉 business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…

Companies have a responsibility to ensure workers in their supply chains aren't paying fees to secure jobs. Yet only 12% of companies in our benchmarks disclose action to prevent worker-paid recruitment fees. Find out more in our Good Practice Guide 🔍 business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…

Fair purchasing practices are crucial to ensure respect for workers' rights. But only 8% of Food & Beverage companies —and 5% of ICT companies—disclose any concrete steps to improve. Where should companies begin? Read our Good Practice Guide ⬇️ business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…

🆕 What does good practice look like for companies when it comes to human rights due diligence on upstream supply chains? After 8 years of benchmarking companies' approach to #ForcedLabour risks, KnowTheChain sets out a guide to better practice 🔑 business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…

Join us with @conectas @BHRRC today for a close look at forced labour risks in food & beverage supply chains in Brazil & around the world 🇧🇷🔍 O nosso Benchmark 2023 Food & Beverage já está disponível em português 👉 business-humanrights.org/pt/de-n%C3%B3s…

Event 📆 Supply chain risk mapping & human rights monitoring: Do you really know what’s going on in your supply chain? KTC's Áine Clarke will join the panel at @InnovaForum on 23 April in Amsterdam. Register: innovationforum.co.uk/conferences/su…

Listen 🎧 KTC's Áine Clarke spoke to @SCbrain about how the climate crisis & conflicts are leading to heightened forced labour risks in global fashion supply chains - and the action companies should be taking. Full episode on #SupplyChainBrain ⬇️supplychainbrain.com/articles/39177…

We recently held a side session at the @OECD Forum on Due Diligence in Garment & Footwear to dig into how companies are performing on key indicators of human rights due diligence, purchasing practices & remedy. Missed the session? Catch up on YouTube ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=iTxQ-j…

Closing this week ⏳ Join the KnowTheChain team at @BHRRC! We're seeking a part-time research assistant to produce data on corporate efforts to address supply chain #ForcedLabour & create practical resources for companies & investors Apply by 10 March 👉 #BizHumanRights" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bhrrc.bamboohr.com/careers/69?sou…

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