News Analysis

3 First Steps to Break the Chains of Slavery in the Supply Chain

Forced labor and other inhumane practices are embedded in many common building materials. The building industry can’t solve this alone, but we can still take action.

by P.J. Melton

This article has been prepared for informational purposes only; it is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal advice. You should consult your firm’s legal advisors before engaging in any transaction.​​

Disclosures: WSP Built Ecology is BuildingGreen’s content partner on the LEEDuser website, and BuildingGreen is a media sponsor of the 2024 Design for Freedom Summit.

Published March 13, 2024

Melton, P. (2024, March 13). 3 First Steps to Break the Chains of Slavery in the Supply Chain. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/news-analysis/3-first-steps-break-chains-slavery-supply-chain

Also on BuildingGreen

New Recyclable LVT Replacement Is PVC Free—and Affordable

Circular Economy: Better Design from Start to … Start

Forced Labor and the Building Material Supply Chain

Justice, Circularity Overhauled in Cradle to Cradle v4

AIA Adopts Materials Pledge: Spec, and You Shall Receive