A number of top UK retailers have withdrawn granite products from sale after they were found to be linked to child labour and abusive practices in Indian quarries. An investigation of 22 quarries and six processing plants found wages tied to extortionate loans, unsafe conditions and instances of children under 14 working on the sites. We work with one UK importer who has signed up to the John Lewis code of practice on responsible sourcing, which sets out in detail the standards that we expect our suppliers to meet on labour standards and the environment.” The report also highlights how many workers are forced into debt by their employers or family members who use them as a source of income.
A number of top UK retailers have withdrawn granite products from sale after they were found to be linked to child labour and abusive practices in Indian quarries. An investigation of 22 quarries and six processing plants found wages tied to extortionate loans, unsafe conditions and instances of children under 14 working on the sites. The report also highlights how many workers are forced into debt by their employers or family members who use them as a source of income.