Forced Labour

Our Services

TDi can help companies at each step in understanding and mitigating forced labour throughout value chains, from preparation and compliant disclosures and reporting to risk management, transition planning, investment and governance processes. ​

1. Scoping, data and capacity building

– Board & executive workshops on forced labour-related risks
– Guidance on policy or regulatory compliance
– Collation of existing data on impacts and dependencies
– Review of existing risk assessment and reporting processes
– Gap analysis
– Design of new data collection, handling and storage measures

2. Assessing forced labour-related risks and opportunities

– Risk scoping workshops
– Location mapping: assets, operations and value chain activities
– Analysis of impacts and dependencies
– Analysis of associated risks and opportunities
– Analysis of human rights risk intersections and impact assessments
– Materiality assessment (analysis and screening of financial risks)

3. Forced Labour risk management

– Development of supplier KPIs
– Identifying forced labour risk mitigation options
– Supply chain restructuring
– Identifying high-risk forced labour-related activities and due diligence processes for mitigation
– Voluntary Sustainability Standard (VSS) review and deep-dives of suppliers

4. Reporting, communication and engagement

– Recommendations on modern slavery reporting disclosures
– Integration of human rights risks into ESG/financial reports
– Development of business position statements
– Communication and engagement
– Development of policy advocacy strategies
– Advice on collaborations and partnerships and voluntary sustainability standards

5. Activation, implementation and financing

– Embedding human rights into business ESG strategy, governance, investment, and risk management processes
– Data management
– Measurement, monitoring and evaluation frameworks
– VSS assessments throughout value chains for your suppliers

Register For Our Webinar

Sign up for our free webinar on 01 October 2024, exploring the complex issues of forced labour – a widespread problem that remains difficult to detect with current approaches.

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TDi experts, James Hollins, Head of Data and Due Diligence, and Sunil Abeyasekera, ESG Consultant, will discuss the latest regulations designed to combat forced labour, including who these regulations apply to and how they overlap with similar frameworks like the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Learn how to effectively monitor for signs of forced labour and discover how tools can help identify hotspots and ensure compliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of forced labour and the strategies available to combat it.

Download Forced Labour Regulations Guidebook 1

Download the first guide on Forced Labour, covering upcoming regulations and the importance of understanding human rights risks across an organisation.

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Download Forced Labour Regulations Guidebook 2

Download the second guide on Forced Labour, with insights into detecting forced labour risks, particularly in labour-intensive industries and vulnerable populations. The guidebook also outlines specific risk profiles for different sectors such as electronic assembly, transportation, and warehousing.

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Download Forced Labour Regulations Guidebook 3

Download the final guide on Forced Labour, which provides a detailed framework for understanding, identifying, and mitigating forced labour risks across various industries and business activities. The guidebook also introduces TDi’s bespoke toolkit, which includes forced labour indicators, indices, and risk assessment methodologies.

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