Modern Slavery Reporting: Beyond compliance to impact

Authors

• Bei Cui
• Nga Pham
• Ummul Ruthbah

Description

In an era of increasing corporate accountability, Modern Slavery Reporting: Beyond Compliance to Impact explores the evolving landscape of modern slavery disclosure worldwide. This book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the regulatory environment for modern slavery reporting and assessment, and to improving the disclosure quality of modern slavery statements, based on the reporting criteria of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act. The book also offers insights into current and future trends in regulatory frameworks, best disclosure practices, and industry benchmarks. While the book centres on the Australian context, its insights are also valuable for sustainability practitioners addressing similar issues globally.

Drawing on real-world case studies, data-driven analyses from the authors’ unique research framework, hand-collected data, and expert commentary, the book moves beyond mere compliance to identify how businesses can drive meaningful change. It equips sustainability officers, corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers with practical tools to prepare more effective modern slavery statements and ultimately eliminate modern slavery from operations and supply chains. This volume serves as an essential resource for professionals and researchers committed to advancing ethical and responsible business practices. This book is part of the MCFS-Springer Series in Finance.