Press/Media: Newspaper Article
This is an article for The Conversation where we argue that companies should be encouraged rather than criticized when they detect and report modern slavery in their supply chains. We argue that the current system, where companies face negative publicity for discovering slavery in their supply chains, creates perverse incentives that discourage thorough investigation and transparent reporting.
| Title | Modern slavery is endemic in global supply chains. Companies should be praised – not shamed – for detecting it |
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| Media name/outlet | The Conversation |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| Date | 2/01/25 |
| Description | This is an article for The Conversation where we argue that companies should be encouraged rather than criticized when they detect and report modern slavery in their supply chains. We argue that the current system, where companies face negative publicity for discovering slavery in their supply chains, creates perverse incentives that discourage thorough investigation and transparent reporting. |
| Persons | Mahmoud Gad, Steven Young |