As a business leader, have you ever wondered if your supply chain could be linked to forced labour?
With modern slavery hidden in every industry—from construction to hospitality, retail to logistics—no company is immune to the risk.
But here’s the good news: businesses like yours have the power to drive real change. More and more companies are stepping up to tackle forced labour head-on, setting new standards for ethical operations and supply chains.
Our Unseen 2024 Business Impact Report reveals how businesses are leading the fight against modern slavery, the challenges they face, and the real progress being made when we all work together. Download it today and discover how your company can stay ahead of evolving regulations while driving real change.
Key achievements from the 2024 unseen business impact report
Over the past year, our work has empowered businesses to take meaningful steps towards ethical operations. Here are just a few of the standout achievements:
- 12 businesses joined Unseen’s Business Hub—gaining hands-on support, expert guidance, and real-world solutions to tackle modern slavery risks in their supply chains.
- 4 Unseen Business Hub members—Sainsbury’s, Tesco, M&S, and Next—achieved Tier 1 status in the 2024 CCLA Modern Slavery Benchmark Report.
- 57 businesses supported through our Business Hub
- 1,800 individuals trained across 63 businesses and statutory agencies to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks in their supply chains.
- 22 businesses within our collaborative Finance Hub and 31 in our Construction Hub, up from last year’s 10 and 15, respectively.
- 33,000 employees reached through our modern slavery e-learning training programmes.
Each of these achievements represents real-world action—businesses taking proactive steps, employees being empowered, and forced labour being tackled head-on.
The legal landscape is changing—is your business ready?
The legal landscape is changing—fast. Governments are tightening laws, penalties are increasing, and businesses that fail to act risk falling behind.
Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, with governments around the world introducing stricter compliance measures. The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Forced Labour Regulation will hold businesses accountable like never before. Import bans are becoming more common, and companies must prove robust due diligence or risk their products being seized —as seen by the US’s 2021 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. This shift impacts not just multinational corporations but also UK-based businesses operating globally.
The UK is also under growing pressure to act. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was once a global benchmark, but change is coming. A UK government consultation in late 2024 signaled potential stricter financial penalties and mandatory due diligence—a major shift that will bring the UK in line with tougher international laws. Non-compliance could lead to significant fines, legal action, and damage to corporate reputation.
The message is clear: now is the time to act. Strengthening due diligence and transparency won’t just ensure compliance—it will help future-proof your operations, build resilience in your supply chain, and set your company apart as an ethical leader.
Our 2024 Unseen Business Impact Report breaks down more of these challenges—and how businesses are tackling them.
Be part of the solution - join Unseen Business
Unseen Business offers a comprehensive, tailor-made roadmap to building ethical and sustainable operations and supply chains. From worker wellbeing site visits to bespoke training and policy development and more, we provide businesses with the expertise they need to take a stand against modern slavery.
Since its launch in 2022, we’re worked with hundreds of businesses and statutory agencies, and we’re proud to have currently more than 50 businesses under our Business Hub. These companies, representing diverse sectors and sizes, have gained access to expert insights and ongoing support to meet their specific needs, compliance demands, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
By partnering with Unseen, you’ll join a community of forward-thinking businesses committed to ethical leadership. Together, we can drive meaningful change, enhance corporate responsibility, and create a future free from modern slavery.
Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your business’s specific needs and discover how we can help you take action.
