Publication Date: 2023/12/27
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,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10435348
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23DEC1042.pdf
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