In the western world, we are currently experiencing an increased affinity to ethical consumerism, green thinking and warming to sustainable narratives. Living consciously is integrated into our everyday lives whether it’s our coffee keep cups, sourcing local, omitting plastic or supporting social enterprises – fewer citizens are willing to turn a blind eye to the challenges of sustainable development. The importance of ethical living to effect change has never been more imperative. In parallel, ‘sustainability’ has become a marketing buzzword. But it is important to look beyond this to understand why it is crucial for the sustainable development of our planet to legislate, pay a living wage and treat its inhabitants equally. Unearthing the true motivation behind ethical living, with its varying definitions, prompts us to explore the contemporary status of human rights across the globe for millions of workers. Let us be clear, nobody wants to buy something that was made by exploiting someone else! Only last December, we witnessed Tesco suspend production at a Chinese factory following allegations their Christmas cards were packed by forced prison labour. Supply chain integrity is vital to truly tackling modern slavery but faces numerous challenges due to intricacies of second, third and fourth tier labour networks.
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