Authors :
Dr. D. Mukhopadhyay; Dr. Paramjit S. Jaswal; Dr. Anand Pawar
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10435348
Abstract :
This doctrinal analytical study investigates
the effectiveness of corporate voluntary codes of
conduct in combating human trafficking, focusing on
their impact, challenges, and ethical considerations.
Corporations have increasingly recognized their role in
addressing the global issue of human trafficking within
their supply chains and operations. By examining the
content of corporate codes of conduct, legal obligations,
and practical implementation, this research offers
valuable insights into the multifaceted approaches
companies employ to combat trafficking. The study
reveals that while many corporations have taken
affirmative steps in adopting anti-trafficking provisions,
challenges persist, including complex supply chains,
balancing profit motives with ethical commitments, and
the need for standardized reporting mechanisms. Legal
obligations and recent court cases, such as Doe v. Nestle
USA, Inc., underscore the potential legal accountability
of corporations in combating menace of human
trafficking. Further, ethical dilemmas surrounding
profit motives and stakeholder engagement highlight the
need for a harmonized approach tocorporate practices.
Recommendations include strengthening codes of
conduct, enhancing monitoring and reporting
mechanisms, and fostering collaboration and
information sharing to improve the effectiveness of
corporate anti-trafficking efforts. This research provides
critical insights into the role of corporations in
addressing human trafficking and offers
recommendations for enhancing corporate practices to
prevent trafficking within global supply chains.
Keywords :
Human Trafficking, Corporate Codes of Conduct, Ethical Dilemmas, Supply Chain Transparency,
This doctrinal analytical study investigates
the effectiveness of corporate voluntary codes of
conduct in combating human trafficking, focusing on
their impact, challenges, and ethical considerations.
Corporations have increasingly recognized their role in
addressing the global issue of human trafficking within
their supply chains and operations. By examining the
content of corporate codes of conduct, legal obligations,
and practical implementation, this research offers
valuable insights into the multifaceted approaches
companies employ to combat trafficking. The study
reveals that while many corporations have taken
affirmative steps in adopting anti-trafficking provisions,
challenges persist, including complex supply chains,
balancing profit motives with ethical commitments, and
the need for standardized reporting mechanisms. Legal
obligations and recent court cases, such as Doe v. Nestle
USA, Inc., underscore the potential legal accountability
of corporations in combating menace of human
trafficking. Further, ethical dilemmas surrounding
profit motives and stakeholder engagement highlight the
need for a harmonized approach tocorporate practices.
Recommendations include strengthening codes of
conduct, enhancing monitoring and reporting
mechanisms, and fostering collaboration and
information sharing to improve the effectiveness of
corporate anti-trafficking efforts. This research provides
critical insights into the role of corporations in
addressing human trafficking and offers
recommendations for enhancing corporate practices to
prevent trafficking within global supply chains.
Keywords :
Human Trafficking, Corporate Codes of Conduct, Ethical Dilemmas, Supply Chain Transparency,
