Transparentem @Transparentem_
We investigate human rights violations and environmental abuses in supply chains, and then engage with companies to remediate problems and spark systems change. transparentem.org New York and Washington, DC Joined March 2023-
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Our President E. Benjamin Skinner joined @BBCAfrica and @BBC_AudreyB to speak at length about our report on labor rights abuses in Mauritius' apparel industry + brand responses to our findings. #supplychains #forcedlabor Listen at the 10:00 minute mark. open.spotify.com/episode/2xOwxK…
As the result of @Transparentem_ 's investigation into the conditions for migrant workers in Mauritius, leading fashion brands have agreed to pay £400,000 to garment workers, a huge win for workers rights and against forced labor. theguardian.com/global-develop…
Fantastic investigation by @Transparentem_ into the rights of garment workers in Mauritius. Read more here ⬇️ theguardian.com/global-develop…
Breaking: Our investigation into Mauritius apparel factories found evidence of forced labor indicators, including exploitative recruitment fees, abusive living conditions, and threats. Some buyers have committed to remediation for workers. Most have not. transparentem.org/report/mauriti…
The briefing highlighted significant domestic economic opportunities in supporting a more responsible industry, along with policy strategies to enable such support. buff.ly/3Leah9g @ACTcircularity @PoliticallyInF1 @Transparentem_ @tsdesigns #policysolutions #JSDaily
A Victory for Labor Rights and Transparency in Georgia bit.ly/47XLIqZ
Check out this informative article by @ivanlpenn and @AnaSwanson in the @nytimes, which references our work investigating forced labor in the Malaysian garment industry
Check out this informative article by @ivanlpenn and @AnaSwanson in the @nytimes, which references our work investigating forced labor in the Malaysian garment industry
Engaging study from @McMasterU exploring the effectiveness of forced labor disclosure laws, including audit deception in supply chains. Strong due diligence policies and corporate transparency are essential to better protect workers and address labor abuse
Engaging study from @McMasterU exploring the effectiveness of forced labor disclosure laws, including audit deception in supply chains. Strong due diligence policies and corporate transparency are essential to better protect workers and address labor abuse
During last month's #GRAMpartnership webinar on #WorkerRights and GRMs, Jonathan Mead discussed how @Transparentem_ is working to eradicate environmental and #HumanRights abuses in global supply chains. For the full webinar: irm.greenclimate.fund/news/discussio…
Migrant #workers coming to fill gaps in the UK #agriculture labour market can find themselves in debt bondage if charged illegal recruitment fees. FLEX's CEO, Lucila Granada and two workers spoke to @ThompsonReuters for @ContextNewsroom: context.news/money-power-pe… @lulagranada
Increase in the frequency and severity of extreme events in #Asia will impact agriculture, which is central to climate adaptation planning, UN weather agency @WMO warns in new report. news.un.org/en/story/2023/…
Kids in #ChildLabor are more likely to drop out of school and miss important learning and development opportunities. Learn more about the scope and nature of exploitative child labor globally. dol.gov/agencies/ilab/…
Recently-published research from @UniofNottingham and @TuftsNutrition finds widespread risk of forced labor in the US food-supply chain, calculating that 62% of forced labor risk comes from domestic production or processing. shorturl.at/hoDH9
OUT NOW: KnowTheChain Food & Beverage Benchmark 2023 📊 The food system is a cornerstone of the global economy. But the sector's biggest companies are failing to protect essential workers in food supply chains from forced labour risks. Key findings... 🧵 business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/bri…
Bravo to @Cotton_Connect for their hard work publishing a code of conduct for ginning in cotton supply chains. Transparent and ethical supply chains are essential to reduce labor violations and promote worker rights.
Bravo to @Cotton_Connect for their hard work publishing a code of conduct for ginning in cotton supply chains. Transparent and ethical supply chains are essential to reduce labor violations and promote worker rights.
🌡️ 🥵 As temperatures reach unprecedented heights, the world of work faces new challenges. Heat stress impacts workers, businesses, and productivity levels. How are we going to live with it? 🎧 Listen to our new podcast to find out: ow.ly/XNQK50Pf3AS
If you’ve eaten a burger and fries recently, there’s a chance that the potatoes were picked by middle schoolers in Idaho. The United States is experiencing a sharp rise in child labor violations, especially in the nation's food sector. motherjones.com/politics/2023/…
Today, on #InternationalJusticeDay, we stand for the rights of victims✊ Now that Europe is debating on how to ensure corporate sustainability, a reminder: ⚖️Remedy is a right & must be a vital element of the #DueDiligence directive, holding companies responsible for harm they…
Today, on #InternationalJusticeDay, we stand for the rights of victims✊ Now that Europe is debating on how to ensure corporate sustainability, a reminder: ⚖️Remedy is a right & must be a vital element of the #DueDiligence directive, holding companies responsible for harm they…
“The government must stop unscrupulous care employers from luring overseas workers under false pretences, only to then exploit and harass them,” said @cmcanea in the @guardian theguardian.com/society/2023/j…
Childhood is a time for learning, playing, and growing. Yet, millions of children around the world are deprived of these precious moments due to child labour. It's time to stand together and take action to end this injustice. 💙🌍 #EndChildLabour
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