400-2 Base Code Guidance: Modern Slavery

Summary

This guide will help businesses understand key concepts, legal definitions and their responsibility to tackle modern slavery. It provides examples and practical steps to assist companies in applying ETI Base Code clause 1, on the prohibition of forced labour, Employment is freely chosen, as well as tips on how to embed modern slavery awareness and due diligence within business practice.

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Issuer

Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)

Year

2017

Region

International

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Retail trade
Accommodation & Food
Manufacturing
Administrative, Support, Waste Management

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals