The manufacturing sector accounts for nearly one-fifth of all forced labor exploitation of adults. 

In today’s investment landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are becoming increasingly important to investors when deciding where to put their money.

As such, ESG has taken residence on center-stage for many corporations. We’re accustomed to corporate accolades for progress towards a more diverse and inclusive workforce, efforts towards carbon-neutrality, and philanthropic initiatives, however, discussions of recognizing and remediating potential slavery in a company’s supply chain are sparse often due to a lack of knowledge and fear of scrutiny.  Modern slavery is a paramount problem particularly in manufacturing. Many companies struggle to determine where modern slavery exists in their complex supply chains. 

During this session, we will explore the prevalence of modern slavery and the impact slavery has on investors and consumers. We will also discuss how you can uncover modern slavery in your supply chains and best practices for managing supplier relationships where slavery may be present. By addressing these critical issues, we can work towards a more ethical and sustainable business environment in an industry inherent with substantial risk of slavery.