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Name of Resource | Swiss Responsible Business Initiative |
Type | Advocacy |
Country / jurisdiction | Switzerland |
Organization | Swiss Coalition for Corporate Justice |
Date of publishing | Developing |
Description | In April 2015, 77 civil society organizations from Switzerland launched a popular initiative demanding greater responsibility for multinational corporations. The constitutional amendment proposed by the initiative is inspired by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, adopted by the Human Rights Council in 2011. It compels Swiss-based multinational companies to undertake human rights and environmental due diligence in all their business activities abroad. If a corporation does not fulfil its mandatory due diligence, it may be held accountable for abuses committed abroad by entities under its control. |
Availability | DEU, ENG, FRA, ITA: http://konzern-initiative.ch/over-140000-signatures-for-the-swiss-responsible-business-initiative/?lang=en |
Name of Resource | Tackling Modern Slavery in Global Supply Chains Toolkit |
Type | Guidance on policy / legislation implementation |
Country / jurisdiction | United Kingdom, Global |
Organization | Stronger Together |
Date of publishing | May 2017 |
Description | This source is a comprehensive toolkit for employers and labour providers based outside the United Kingdom, to inform, equip and resource them to tackle human trafficking. The source includes practical advice on the specific steps to take across different areas of the businesses to effectively deter, detect and deal with labour exploitation in supply chains. Related sources: Tackling modern slavery in the United Kingdom, Business Toolkit: https://www.stronger2gether.org/product/toolkit-for-business-tackling-modern-slavery-in-businesses/ Tackling modern Slavery through Purchasing Practices: https://www.stronger2gether.org/product/tackling-modern-slavery-through-purchasing-practices-toolkit/ Tackling Forced Labour in Businesses Toolkit – International: https://www.stronger2gether.org/product/toolkit-tackling-forced-labour-in-businesses/ |
Availability | ENG: https://www.stronger2gether.org/product/toolkit-for-global-supply-chains/ |
Name of Resource | Tackling Modern Slavery In Supply Chains - A Guide 1.0 |
Type | Report/analysis |
Country / jurisdiction | Global |
Organization | Walk Free Foundation, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Verité |
Date of publishing | September 2014 |
Description | The information in this resource is primarily aimed at procurement, supply chain and sustainability professionals in companies, organizations and governments. It is aimed at those who want concrete guidance on how to reduce or eliminate the risk of modern slavery occurring in their supply chains, either as a direct or indirect result of their procurement practices. For the purpose of simplicity, the Guide uses the term company, however the Guide is relevant to all governments and any other organization wishing to tackle slavery in their supply chains. Finally, the Guide is intended to be a comprehensive system of meaningful action to address modern slavery within an organization’s operations and is designed for verification. |
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