Open letter urges UK Government to mandate fair and sustainable business practices
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An open letter to the UK Government urging the introduction of strong, enforceable legislation requiring all businesses operating in the UK to prevent human-rights abuses and environmental harm. The letter highlights how responsible businesses are being undercut by those exploiting workers and damaging the environment, and calls for decisive action to create a fair and sustainable business landscape.
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bskyOpen letter urges UK Government to mandate fair and sustainable business practicesaction.fairtrade.org.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe race to the bottom in global supply chains is accelerating.
Businesses cutting corners, exploiting workers and damaging the environment, continue to undercut those striving to operate responsibly.
We urge the UK Government to take decisive action: introduce strong, enforceable legislation requiring all businesses operating in the UK to prevent human-rights abuses and environmental harm.
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