Tackling modern slavery in supply chains
This webinar will explore how the construction industry is responding to the Modern Slavery legislation and to increasing pressures to mitigate risks associated with modern slavery and ethical labour issues in their supply chains.
Background
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 had been introduced to tackle slavery and trafficking within any organisation operating within or trading with the UK. It requires businesses with an annual global turnover of £36m or more to produce a statement setting out the steps they have taken to ensure there is no modern slavery in their own business and their supply chains.
The Act seeks to provide the public, consumers, investors and employees the information they need to assess how companies are mitigating modern slavery risk from their supply chains. Failure to address these risks can lead to financial and reputational damage as well as pressure from the shareholders, the public and NGOs.
This webinar will present an overview of the uptake of the Modern Slavery Act and progress to date. It will also present the experience of leading industry organisations that are tackling the risks in their supply chains.
Why attend?
Delegates at this event will:
- Hear about the Modern Slavery Act and how it applies to the construction industry
- Find out more about how the construction industry can respond to modern slavery legislation and hear about the challenges companies face when addressing the Modern Slavery Act
- Find out more about what good practice looks like and hear practical examples of how businesses are mitigating risks in their organisations and supply chains.
Programme
12.30 CIRIA Welcome
12.35 Introduction to Modern Slavery in Construction
Quintin Lake, Research Fellow, Hult International Business School
12.50 Case study example
Sarah Pratt, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Barratt Developments PLC
13.05 Case study example
Stuart Croucher, Group Commercial Services Director & Demi Smoloktou,
Group Responsible Sourcing Manager, Travis Perkins plc
13.20 Q & A
13.30 Summary and Close
Who should attend?
Suppliers, contractors, construction clients, consultants, procurement professionals, supply chain managers, category managers, sustainability managers, environmental managers, corporate responsibility managers
When
19 April 2017
12.30 - 13.30
1 hour CPD
Fees
Free to CIRIA members
£35 + VAT for all other attendees
Booking
If you are experiencing issues registering for this event online please contact us on 020 7549 3300 or email [email protected].
Online registration not available.