Most people accept min. wage legislation, taxes, & building regs in the UK.
The Gov doesn't *beg* CEOs to adhere. 
It legislates: creating a level playing field,
So that less scrupulous firms cannot outcompete unfairly.
Same for global supply chains - surely?https://twitter.com/GLeBaron/status/1044859493346160640 …
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The UN Human Rights Council is currently debating a binding treaty on Business and Human Rights We already have transnational regulation & accountability for bribery - it's illegal to bribe a foreign public official Building capacity 'over there' doesn't tackle incentives.
Sure. I am not saying can't do *anything* at global level or down the supply chain. But minimum wage legislation, taxes, & building regulations are domestic (not about 'capacity building', about political settlements & institutions)
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The point is that in the UK we legislate, to require certain standards for all companies - on various domestic issues. We can also do this for their international practices - like prohibiting bribery.
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So...the question (I think) is how can global /supply chain approaches be effective in accelerating/ supporting domestic shifts - how does the system work?
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The broad consensus is that corporate accountability for abuses in supply chains will motivate lead buyers to undertake identify and reduce risks of human rights abuse and environmental degradation. This will motivate more careful sourcing. And shift incentives for producers.
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