The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 is one state’s attempt to address the global problem of slavery and human trafficking. The State of California is often battered with complaints about how its restrictive laws and regulations make it so difficult for businesses to thrive. This new requirement is likely to have a good share of opponents as well. I, for one, applaud the attempt to take a stand against this all too well-disguised evil. It is one way to shine a light on a practice that many simply have not wanted to recognize. Evaluating my own personal “supply chain” may have to be adjusted, and that means that I may make different decisions about where I go to purchase that cup of coffee, pair of shoes or new nightgown. It allows me to be one step closer to knowing that I am not contributing to the harm of a young child or indentured slave. I am pleased to know that many other state and federal legislation is addressing this issue with vigor.
Here are some brief details about this new law that becomes enforceable on January 1, 2012.
Here are some brief details about this new law that becomes enforceable on January 1, 2012.
§ Applies to retailers and manufacturers with annual worldwide gross receipts of $100,000,000 or more.
§ Requires that retailers and manufacturers doing business in the State of California provide consumers with information about their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking (SHT) from their supply chains
§ The disclosure to be posted on manufacturer/retailer's Internet Website, or otherwise made available to the consumer within 30 days of request.
In this “disclosure” manufacturers/retailers must explain how they are vetting their suppliers for compliance with their policies on Slave and Human Trafficking; how they maintain vendor accountability throughout the year,; and what SHT risk-reduction training they provide to employees involved with selection of suppliers.
For more information on Child Slavery and Human Trafficking, check out some of my favorite humanitarian groups that are on the ground every day working to eliminate this practice. Might I suggest that if their work touches your heart, why not see how you might contribute toward their efforts.
For more information on Child Slavery and Human Trafficking, check out some of my favorite humanitarian groups that are on the ground every day working to eliminate this practice. Might I suggest that if their work touches your heart, why not see how you might contribute toward their efforts.
