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Diligence Quote by Sharan Burrow

“When corporations refuse to practice due diligence by not establishing grievance mechanisms for remedy of abuses against the hidden 94% of their workforce in their global supply chains, they perpetuate a depraved model of profit-making that has driven inequality to a level now seen as a global…” quote by Sharan Burrow
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“When corporations refuse to practice due diligence by not establishing grievance mechanisms for remedy of abuses against the hidden 94% of their workforce in their global supply chains, they perpetuate a depraved model of profit-making that has driven inequality to a level now seen as a global risk in itself.”

Sharan Burrow

About This Quote

Source Speech: Global Labor Rights Forum, Sharan Burrow, 2021

Ignoring grievance mechanisms in supply chains fuels inequality and global risk, highlighting ethical failures.

In simple terms: Neglecting grievance systems worsens inequality.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for transparent grievance processes.

Themes

labor rights corporate ethics inequality global risk accountability

Mood

urgent concerned

Type

activist policy

When to use this quote

  • corporate policy
  • NGO advocacy
  • government regulation
  • consumer activism

Key Concepts

human rights business ethics supply chain management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can companies implement effective grievance systems?
  • What role do consumers play in demanding accountability?
A Different Perspective

The quote may oversimplify complex economic factors.

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