Can global modern slavery be footprinted for corporate due diligence? A data review and analysis.
Modern slavery laws are increasingly being adopted by countries, requiring companies to demonstrate human rights due diligence. Attempts at quantifying modern slavery across the world have played a crucial role in awareness raising, and locally rich data have been used to provide insights into suppl...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Industrial Ecology Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 1077 - 1090 |
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| Formato: | Literature Review |
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Springer Nature
Aug2025
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