Modern Slavery and Global Warming - By Honerable Amir Ohadi
Modern Slavery and Global Warming:
Why Transparent Supply Chains Matter
Our Purpose
- We gather for the sake of humanity
- “God is with those whose hearts are broken”
- Standing with the vulnerable and oppressed
- Serving humanity to honour God
Modern Slavery & Climate Pressure
- Modern slavery persists globally
- Deeply embedded in supply chains
- Climate change increases vulnerability
- Exploited people and planet suffer together
- Transparency is essential
Why Transparency Matters
- A powerful tool for justice
- Reveals hidden exploitation
- Enables action from regulators & investors
- First step toward accountability
The UK Model: Strengths & Gaps
- Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Section 54)
- Requires annual statements
- Encourages deeper supply chain mapping
- Gaps: no penalties, weak enforcement, not mandatory
The EU Model: Accountability
- CSDDD: identify & prevent risks
- Mitigate and remediate harms
- Integrate due diligence into business
- Fines & civil liability
- Forced Labour Regulation blocks tainted products
Why This Matters
- “What gets measured gets managed”
- Risk mapping drives action
- Mobilises wider stakeholders
- Transparency must pair with enforcement
Transparency isn’t an endpoint — it’s the starting line for accountability, enforcement, and meaningful remediation.
Our Role: Stop Human Trafficking
- Raise awareness and educate communities
- Advocate for stronger laws
- Support vulnerable groups
- Soft-monitor company statements
- Encourage responsibility beyond compliance