Labor and environmental supplier audits are often ripe with scams

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👿 Labor and environmental supplier audits are often ripe with scams.

According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), a global organization that tracks and protects human rights in some 90 countries, the published study “Obsessed with Audit Tools, Missing the Goal” shows that business practices are often misrepresented during these audits. The study interviews 20 current or former auditors, 23 suppliers and brand representatives in the apparel industry, 46 garment workers in Myanmar and India, and representatives from worker rights organizations. The research showed that in preparation for the audit, suppliers often propose collusion with the audit company to remove signs of human rights abuse or practices before the report is submitted.

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