How investors should approach modern slavery

With 90% of wars resulting in slavery and human trafficking, the recent Ukraine crisis has led investors to tread with caution when it comes to approaching businesses. When operating in an area seeing an influx of refugees, businesses must be aware of the potential for labour exploitation, and any challenges facing supply chains. When assessing an investor’s stance in relation to potential modern slavery exposure, Schroders suggests asking businesses about the adaptations they plan on making to mitigate heightened risks, and how supply chains have been changed because of immigration.