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Human Trafficking:An Expert’s Guide to Risk Mitigation
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Today’s Presenter
Kate DunbarAssent ComplianceSubject Matter Expert, Human Trafficking
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Assent Product Suites
Ethical Sourcing
Materials Management
Supplier Information Management
Inspections & Audit Tools
Configurable Surveys & Declarable
Substance Lists
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Why Now?
A High Profile Human Rights Issue• Strategic litigation • Investigative journalism• NGO scrutiny• New and strengthened anti-human trafficking laws• Global commitment – SDG targets
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Amended FAR Rule on Combating Trafficking in Persons (52-555-50)• Intention: strengthen ban on human
trafficking in federal supply chains and hold contractors liable
• All federal contracts = new prohibited activities + awareness and reporting obligations
• Outside U.S. + over $500,000 - COTS = compliance plan and annual certification
The Legal Landscape
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The Legal Landscape
UK Modern Slavery Act & California Transparency in Supply Chains Act• Intention: To help consumers make better informed
decisions• Who? Companies doing business in the UK with gross
annual turnover of 36MM GBP and above. Manufacturers and retail sellers in California with revenue over $100MM annually
• What? Public disclosure on website / MSA Director sign-off
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U.S. Trade Facilitation & Trade Enforcement Act• When? Signed on February 24th, 2016 by President
Barack Obama• Intention: To prevent imports of goods made by forced
labor• What? Amends the 1930s Tariff Act ‘consumptive
demand’ exception to the prohibition on the importation of goods made with convict, forced or indentured labor
The Legal Landscape
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Due DiligenceStronger policiesSupply chain mapping Educate, engage and incentivizeMitigate risk Clear remediation proceduresContinuous improvement
What Steps Should Companies Take?
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The Business Case• Decrease long-term overall risk• Respond to consumer demands• Attract investors • Gain competitive advantage• Future legal requirement?
Looking Beyond the Factory Floor
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Future legal requirement?EU Directive on Non-Financial ReportingIncludes Disclosure on Respect for Human Rights
Who? Public-interest companies >500 employeesWhen? December 2016What? Information on policies, risks and outcomes
Looking Beyond the Factory Floor
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Addressing Root CausesWhat?• Human rights impact-assessment • Identify community vulnerabilities• Holistic, long term, rights-based programming
How?• Consult communities• Multi-stakeholder initiatives/partnerships• Human rights-based approach
Looking Beyond the Factory Floor
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Persistent Organic Pollutants: Preparing for EnforcementThursday, April 21st, 1PM EST
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