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The construction industry is one of four sectors singled out as at risk of discovering slavery in its supply chains due to its many layers of sub-contracting. It’s less likely if modern slavery is found in supply chains, but when.
Ahead of the Responsible & Ethical Leadership for Global Construction Supply Chains Conference at Aviva HQ in London, three guests passionately explain why responsible sourcing of materials, goods and labour is important in the construction industry. This podcast is recorded in collaboration with BRE and Sustain Worldwide.
Together the panel discusses the importance of walking the supply chain to witness what is really happening on the ground. Actually seeing the conditions and talking to contractors, and workers is one of the best ways to prevent modern slavery cases.
It’s not just a case of policing the issue, fellow workers need to know what the signs are and be able to report it effectively without feeling under threat themselves. “Education is key and empowers people to act” says Alice Hands, strategic procurement manager at the building and civil engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine.
Presenter: Juliet Spare
Music © Tim Stacy
Additional editing and production and publishing support: Dan Davies
Recorded at The Sound Company Studios