Tackling Forced Labour in Global Supply Chains – Understanding the EU Forced Labour Act and the Urgency for Action

​Join us for an eye-opening 1-hour webinar focused on one of the most pressing human rights issues in global business today: forced labour. We’ll take a deep dive into what forced labour really means, where and how it tends to occur, and what heightens the risks in global value chains.We’ll also walk through the upcoming EU Forced Labour Act, what obligations it may place on companies, and how to start preparing now.What You’ll Learn:

• ​What is forced labour, and what are the key drivers and systemic risk factors behind forced labour and how to recognize it

• ​Where forced labour is most prevalent and which industries and regions are at highest risk

• ​The EU Forced Labour Regulation: goals, scope, and implications

• ​How the regulation links to corporate due diligence and sustainability obligations

• ​Practical guidance for businesses to identify, address, and mitigate forced labour risks

​The webinar will include a Q&A session to address any comments or additional questions.The webinar is hosted by Impaktly’s partner Suvi Halttula. Suvi has extensive experience of human rights in the business context as well as hands-on experience from working in risk geographies and with vulnerable groups.