Homeworkers in Global Supply Chains
The ILO estimates that there are at least 49 million subcontracted homeworkers. This is one of many facts shared in this infographic, which notes 6 Things Subcontracted Workers Need From Corporate Due Diligence.
In its efforts to foster responsible corporate behaviour in supply chains, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) adopted by the European Union in July 2024 covers all workers within a company’s chain of activities. This means that due diligence legislation must cover subcontracted workers, including homeworkers who work in workshops and from home.
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