by Ulula | Feb 13, 2025 | Agriculture, Blog
Italy’s wine industry, renowned for producing some of the world’s most celebrated, luxurious wines, harbors a troubling secret. Migrant workers throughout the wine supply chains are at risk of falling victim to forced labor. Migrants have been left...
by Ulula | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog, Mining & Energy
As part of the global mission to reduce emissions and live sustainably on this planet by meeting the UN Paris Climate Agreement, the electric vehicles (EV) industry has grown significantly in recent years. EVs emitted around 30% less emissions than petrol and diesel...
by Ulula | Dec 9, 2024 | Agriculture, Blog
What is the Labour Rights Project and why does it matter? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 52% of Ghana’s workforce is engaged in agriculture, while in Côte d’Ivoire, about 60% of the labour force depends on this sector. Cocoa...
by Ulula | Nov 26, 2024 | Blog, Human Rights Due Diligence, Textile & Garment
In August 2024, following two-years of fermenting discontent, widespread riots led to the ousting of then Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina; 450,000 arrests, and at least 600 tragic deaths followed. The political crisis that has engulfed Bangladeshi democracy was worsened...
by Ulula | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog, Child Labor
As the US remains engulfed in a child labor crisis, companies with US supply chains may be bewildered by the number of state child labor laws tabled in the US. Changes to these laws could expose companies to child labor risks. Numerous states are looking to strengthen...
by Ulula | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, Forced Labor
The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) latest Profits and Poverty report has revealed that global profits from forced labor have reached €236bn, a 37% rise since the last iteration of the report in 2014. This €236bn figure signifies what workers should have...
