To gain an understanding of how the electronics sector is complying with its obligations under the Australian and UK Modern Slavery Acts, Walk Free and Wikirate have assessed the statements of 108 of the largest and most influential electronics companies reporting under the UK and Australian MSAs. This report provides a snapshot of their level of disclosure of modern slavery risks, identifies good practice, and highlights gaps in reporting quality. 

Our research demonstrates that the electronics industry is not meeting basic legislative requirements to report on how they are addressing modern slavery risks. While companies have widely adopted the language and tools of due diligence, the reality of their implementation paints a far less encouraging picture. Our analysis exposes companies’ failures to engage meaningfully with the issue of modern slavery: from the alarmingly low rates of basic reporting compliance to the dramatic drop-off in supply chain engagement beyond tier 1 suppliers. We see an industry that often treats modern slavery as a box-ticking exercise rather than an urgent human rights imperative