Chains Quote by Sharan Burrow
“A binding treaty and mandatory human rights due diligence would clean up slavery in global supply chains. Workers demand it, and consumers demand it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Labour Organization conference, 2023
Mandatory human‑rights due diligence in contracts would expose and reduce modern slavery across supply chains, responding to worker and consumer pressure.
In simple terms: Enforcing rights checks can curb slavery in global trade.
Key Takeaway
Implement due‑diligence policies now.
Themes
human rights
labor
supply chain
activism
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- retail
- manufacturing
- technology procurement
- NGO advocacy
Key Concepts
corporate responsibility
ethical sourcing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can consumers verify ethical sourcing?
- What incentives drive companies to adopt due‑diligence?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement depends on political will and corporate compliance costs.
