CSR: Covid-19 outbreaks in the heart of the EU have uncovered working conditions that are sometimes akin to modern-day slavery

The coronavirus has acted as a messenger. After an entire meat slaughtering sector was stigmatized in Germany, the hot seat of shame has been passed to the British online clothing company Boohoo, accused of using quasi-slavery suppliers and  of contributing to the spread of Covid-19. Both cases have sparked strong reactions. In Germany, measures have been taken to combat the precarious situation in the meat industry, while in the UK, Boohoo is being dropped both by its customers and investors.

Through . Published on 09 July 2020 à 14h10 - Update on 20 October 2020 à 10h28

Boohoo, or when modern slavery operates in the heart of the United Kingdom.‘How can @boohoo report 44% growth in the first quarter of this year and shares increased by 22%, DESPITE the global pandemic? Workers report lockdown breaches, furlough fraud and modern slavery in Boohoo’s supply chain,’ the Labourbehindthelabel association tweeted to announce the release of the report entitled,…

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