The CCLA Modern Slavery UK Benchmark 2024 shows that the number of leading UK companies finding evidence or indicators of modern slavery has increased. More UK companies are taking steps to address the issue, with average scores rising. But there is significant room for improvement in corporate responses to modern slavery, especially in helping its victims.
CCLA launch first of its kind modern slavery benchmark
CCLA's first benchmark on modern slavery seeks to create an objective assessment of corporate modern slavery performance. Findings show that while companies have policies in place, companies need to focus on implementing these policies and taking action when they find modern slavery.
The key role investors can play in tackling modern slavery
Are businesses really factoring in the true cost of forced labour in their supply chains? Dame Sara Thornton, Modern Slavery Consultant at CCLA, and former anti-slavery commissioner, explains why we believe investors have a key role to play in influencing companies to tackle modern slavery.
Modern slavery – how financial institutions can influence the approach of global business
In our latest article, we look at the role financial institutions can play in tackling modern slavery. We also share an update on our Find it, Fix it, Prevent it collaborative investor engagement programme which aims to use our leverage as investors to help companies find, fix, and prevent modern slavery in their supply chains.
