Stronger Together is a multi-stakeholder initiative aiming to reduce modern slavery, particularly hidden forced labour, labour trafficking and other hidden third party exploitation of workers.
Together with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) we have developed a specialist, in-depth industry programme supporting construction companies in tackling modern slavery. The Construction Programme project sponsors are Saint-Gobain, Sky, St. Modwen, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Wolseley. The sector-specific programme continues to grow.
In this programme, businesses across the supply chain are supported in taking action to mitigate modern slavery within their own operations, with their sub-contractors and suppliers, their labour providers, their service providers and beyond. A specialist training workshop and free resources such as a best practice toolkit are available. “Concrete” is a powerful short film based on a true story that highlights the importance of site managers and others in the industry knowing how to spot and respond appropriately to potential incidents and victims of modern slavery. The programme provides a safe platform and support network for sharing challenges and good practice with peers and experts.
We are delighted to work with our Programme sponsors to tackle modern slavery in UK construction and bring industry wide change.
“Becoming a Sponsor of the Stronger Together Construction Programme has enabled Saint-Gobain to benefit from their professional guidance and support in evolving our approach to tackling Modern Slavery. Stronger Together’s training workshops, practical tools and resources have equipped employees and suppliers with best practices on how Modern Slavery and Forced labour can be recognised and eliminated in the UK Construction Sector. Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland is a broad organisation and we aim to operate our businesses with the highest levels of responsibility underpinned by our Principles of Conduct and Action and our long-standing commitments to global agreements such as the UN Declaration on Human Rights and Modern Slavery. Stronger Together has been a valuable organisation to help support our evolution.”
Saint-Gobain Representative
“We are proud to co-sponsor Stronger Together’s Construction Programme. As a Developer, Constructor and Operator of major retail, commercial and residential developments, the programme enables us to influence the supply chain, to become better informed and to take action against modern slavery within our sector. We are able to actively contribute to the tool kits created by the Stronger Together team, to ensure that they are relevant and effective. Our involvement as a co-sponsor confirms our own commitment to tackle modern slavery within our business and our supply chain.”
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Representative
If you are interested in becoming a Construction Programme project sponsor please get in touch.
Webinars
A range of free interactive webinars are available to support various sectors across different countries. Book your place on an upcoming session, or listen again to previous sessions.
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Watch
Concrete: our awareness raising short film to find out more about exploitation in the construction sector.
Modern Slavery Champions
Introduce Modern Slavery Champions into your business, to help raise awareness of modern slavery, prevent worker exploitation and identify any individuals that may need help.
Partner
Contact us if you are interested in becoming a Construction Programme partner organisation.
