Almost 60% of countries are at a high risk of using slave labour in their supply chains, according to political risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft. Businesses have a "high" or "extreme" risk of being linked with slavery in their supply chains in three countries, with China and India among the emerging economies where it is most likely to take place. The sectors most at risk are farming, garment-making and the mining industries, and with companies increasingly outsourcing, they are at substantial risk of unknowing association with slavery. As we have been noting, there are huge litigation and brand risks for the abuse of workers in a supply chain in many countries, which is fast becoming a top business risk.
Almost 60% of countries are at a high risk of using slave labour in their supply chains, according to political risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft. Businesses have a "high" or "extreme" risk of being linked with slavery in their supply chains in 115 countries, with China and India among the emerging economies where it is most likely to take place. The sectors most at risk are farming, garment-making and the mining industries, and with companies increasingly outsourcing, they are at substantial risk of unknowing association with slavery. As we have been noting, there are huge litigation and brand risks for the abuse of workers in a supply chain in many countries, which is fast becoming a top business risk.