U.S. CUSTOMERS AND BORDER PATROL FORCED LABOR TARGETING DECLINED IN SEPTEMBER
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) recently reported a 58% decrease in forced labor products seized. CBP targeted entries valued at more than $158.6 million on suspicion of forced labor in September. These products include items under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). CBP also seized nearly 1,623 shipments containing counterfeit goods valued at more than $205 million. Counterfeit goods are unregulated, may contain toxic or harmful substances, and are often produced using forced human labor.
“Unscrupulous vendors threaten the health and safety of unsuspecting consumers by peddling counterfeit goods as authentic and safe products…CBP strongly encourages consumers to protect their families by purchasing authentic goods from reputable vendors.”
Mark Laria, CBP
Area Port Director, Norfolk-Newport News
GREEN WORLDWIDE PARTNERS WITH THE UPLIFT AGENCY TO INCREASE SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY INTO FORCED LABOR
Green Worldwide Shipping® recently announced a partnership with The Uplift Agency to increase visibility into forced labor, human rights, and environmental risks. Green and Uplift will provide customers with sustainable supply chain solutions such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions compliance, human rights due diligence, and compliance and risk analysis.
“Increasingly, our customers want to reduce their environmental and human rights concerns across their enterprise, but it’s notoriously difficult to manage — especially in the supply chain. As a technologically advanced, global transportation & logistics provider, we already bring a unique perspective and supply chain insights for international businesses. Now, with the addition of Uplift’s ESG consulting expertise, we can offer customers the most extensive sustainability services in our industry.”
Thomas Jorgensen, President & CEO
Green Worldwide Shipping
Learn more about this partnership by visiting: Greenworldwide.com
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