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Article

20 Oct 2011

Author:
Maplecroft [UK]

Continuing trend in use of forced labour across emerging economies places corporate reputations at risk – Maplecroft index

An annual report assessing the risks to business from complicity in the violation of human rights worldwide has revealed a continuing global trend in the use of forced labour, especially across the most economically important emerging markets. The Forced and Involuntary Labour Index, released by…Maplecroft…assesses the potential risk of business complicity in the use of forced labour in international operations or by supply chain partners. Maplecroft calculates the index by analysing the frequency, duration, coverage and severity of reported forced labour violations in 196 countries. [refers to Edinburgh Woollen Mill]