Respecting Rights in Renewable Energy: Investor Guidance to Mitigate Uyghur Forced Labour Risks in the Renewable Energy Sector
Exposure to state-imposed forced labour presents distinct risks for investors. It therefore necessitates unique approaches to due diligence, engagement and divestment processes. This guidance provides investors with a concrete model for effectively identifying and addressing exposure to Uyghur forced labour. Investors are key stakeholders in economic stewardship. They have a critical role to play in ensuring that the transition to renewables does not contribute to further human rights violations against the Uyghur people and other marginalised populations. This guidance includes a detailed decision tree that operationalizes guidance from the UNGPs, the UNGC and the OECD. The decision tree helps investors identify a best practice approach to managing risk in the context of Uyghur forced labour in green technology.
In collaboration with Anti-Slavery International and the Investor Alliance for Human Rights.