Question: Does the company’s statement identify specific geographic regions (e.g. Indonesia), industries (e.g. agriculture), resources (e.g. Palm Oil) or types of workforce (e.g. migrant workers) where the risk of modern slavery is the greatest?"
Answer:
Geographic,
Industry,
Resource/products and services,
Workforce
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Nestle UK
2021
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pg. 5

“As the raw ingredients we use come from suppliers and farmers all over the world, our agricultural supply chains remain the area at most risk of modern slavery and other human rights abuses, and the primary focus both of our activity, and of this report.” (Industry)

Pg. 20

“The hazelnut supply chain contains significant challenges, especially with labour conditions and child labour risk.” (Raw material)

Pg. 21

“Nestlé began working with the Fair Labor Association in Turkey in 2011 to help address labour conditions and child labour risks associated with seasonal workers in our hazelnut supply chain.” (Geography, Workforce)

Pg. 22

“During harvest in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico and Thailand, large numbers of temporary migrant workers live and work temporarily in sugarcane-growing areas. The nature of this labour force leads to many risks within the supply chain, such as limited access to sanitation and potable water, overcrowding, children missing school and limited access to safe working practices.” (Workforce)

Pg. 24

“Cocoa is a key ingredient of confectionery, especially chocolate. But cultivating cocoa presents challenges such as deforestation, child labour risks and a lack of living incomes for cocoa farming households.” (Raw material)

Pg. 26

“Labour rights violations have been identified as key challenges within the fish and seafood supply chain, representing a risk for Nestlé in Thailand. Issues such as trafficking, forced labour, lack of grievance procedures, poor workplace conditions, and wages and benefits all need to be addressed there urgently.” (Raw material, Workforce)

Manali Rana.....2023-02-14 11:23:17 UTC