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In our first question, respondents debate whether a binding international convention is necessary to ensure labour standards in global supply chains.
Supply chains are notoriously difficult for many workers. How can this change? Does one legal size fits all? What structural changes might be necessary?
Question 2 – what should global supply chain governance look like?
Supply chains can be improved by ensuring that the companies selling the end product are held accountable for abuses and
Question 1 – do we need a binding international convention on corporate responsibility for labour standards in global supply chains?
I understand the desire for such a convention – we all want
Question 2 – what should global supply chain governance look like?
The requirements for any partnership between a top-tier firm and foreign suppliers should be: disclosure of all facilities in the
Question 2 – what should global supply chain governance look like?
Firstly, through increased transparency. Brands need to disclose their supply lists, factories, parent companies, everything, and they need to be
Question 2 – what should global supply chain governance look like?
Labour standards need to be monitored right along the length of the supply chain, not just with the immediate supplier.
Question 2 – what should global supply chain governance look like?
Unions, together with our allies, insist on the need to put an end to the ‘race to the bottom’. As
Question 2 – what should global supply chain governance look like?
Foreign investment in China has contributed to economic development, provided employment opportunities and improved families’ incomes. But it has also
