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Decent Work in Global Supply Chains — A Baseline Report

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Summary

This document summarizes data of bilateral interviews with supply chain, procurement, and sustainability executives of companies that participate in the UN Global Compact Action Platform on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains. The report presents insights into some of the key challenges and opportunities that companies face in their efforts to develop more sustainable procurement strategies. It also offers practical examples of steps taken to combat pressing human rights issues in supply chains, such as modern slavery, child labour and non-compliance with employment standards, and references relevant initiatives and resources for further guidance on these issues.

Source
Issuer

UNGC

Year

2018

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Instrument type

Report

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

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    • E focus: climate change, environment, energy
    • S focus: discrimination, discrimination policies, diversity, diversity program, employment policies, forced labour, gender equality, human rights, children
    • G focus: audit, corruption, lobbying, risk management, accountability
    • Finance, Information, Management, Manufacturing, Mining