03/12/2025
An estimated 27.6 million people remain in forced labour worldwide, often hidden deep in the lower tiers of global supply chains.
The highest exposure sits in sectors particularly reliant on low-skilled, subcontracted or migrant labour. Without visibility on where these activities, practices and workforce demographics exist, the risks remain unseen yet pose a serious threat to businesses.
Forced labour isn’t just a moral or compliance concern — there’s a strong commercial case for action.
Brands linked to forced labour can face import bans, reputational damage and legal action. Investors are increasingly screening for human rights performance, while consumers expect companies to treat people fairly. Safe and supported workforces also strengthen productivity and operational resilience.
In short, protecting workers protects business performance. The companies making real progress are those treating supply chain exploitation as a business performance issue, not a compliance task.
At Sedex, we’re helping businesses turn visibility into action through site-level data and structured due diligence.
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