Discover the critical insights in 'Combatting Modern Slavery', a groundbreaking book by Genevieve LeBaron that sheds light on the urgent global issue of human trafficking and labor exploitation. In an era where corporate giants like Amazon, Coca Cola, and Apple advocate for corporate social responsibility, severe labor exploitation continues to rise alarmingly. This 224-page title, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, explores the flawed systems of labor governance that lead to inadequate responses against modern slavery. LeBaron critically examines the billions of dollars spent on anti-slavery efforts, questioning their efficacy and addressing why current corporate initiatives fail to protect vulnerable workers. The book argues for a transformative approach that challenges corporate power and promotes worker-driven initiatives, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions that uphold human rights and dismantle exploitative business practices. This is a must-read for anyone committed to understanding the complexities of modern slavery and seeking effective strategies to make a difference in global supply chains. By exploring the intricate dynamics of corporate responsibility and the need for genuine reforms, this book is an essential resource for activists, policymakers, and business leaders alike. Free shipping is available on this item and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once an order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509513673
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


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Over the last decade, the world™s largest corporations “ from The Coca Cola Company to Amazon, Apple to Unilever “ have taken up the cause of combatting modern slavery. Yet, by most measures, across many sectors and regions, severe labour exploitation continues to soar. Corporate social responsibility is not working. Why?  In this landmark book, Genevieve LeBaron lifts the lid on a labour governance regime that is severely flawed and limited She takes a close-up look at the millions of corporate dollars spent on anti-slavery networks, NGO partnerships, lobbying for new transparency legislation, and investment in social auditing and ethical certification schemes, to show how such efforts serve to bolster corporate growth and legitimacy as well as government reputations, whilst failing to protect the world™s most vulnerable workersTo eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking in global supply chains a new approach is needed; one that confronts corporate power and profits, dismantles exploitative business models, and regulates the booming private industry of accounting firms, social auditors, and consultants that has emerged to ˜monitor™ and ˜enforce™ labour standards. Only worker-driven initiatives that uphold fundamental rights can protect workers in the contemporary global economy and make forced labour a thing of the past.