Gold standards
13 September 2012
These days, employing ethical codes is about protecting a company’s pockets as well as its reputation. Simon Jack explains how some firms are trying to rid their supply chains of irresponsible practices
No one likes the idea of people being forced to work in harsh conditions in exchange for a pittance. Sweatshops, child labour and low wages have all received a deservedly bad press and the public’s interest in ethical issues has never been greater.
But many believe it is no longer enough simply to disapprove of what goes on. For anyone involved in industry,...