THREE main companies have joined the Scotland In opposition to Trendy Slavery (SAMS) motion to assist cease labour exploitation. 

SSE plc, Wooden and Charles River Laboratories have signed as much as to work alongside present members of the group as a part of a cross-industry collaboration. 

All areas of Scotland have reported instances of human trafficking, with a file variety of over 600 males, girls and kids recognized as potential victims final yr.

The purpose of SAMS is to increase consciousness of the issue, assist survivors into constructive employment alternatives and shield weak communities from exploitation. 

Greater than 56 companies, charities, and NGOs have already come collectively to eradicate trendy slavery and lift consciousness of the problem throughout the Scottish enterprise neighborhood. 

Disaster assist and help to potential victims in Scotland is supplied by Migrant Assist and the Trafficking Consciousness Elevating Alliance (TARA), funded by the Scottish Authorities. 

The three corporations which have not too long ago joined the motion declared a zero-tolerance method in the direction of human rights abuses and exploitation inside their very own companies.

SSE is a low-carbon power firm that develops and maintains electrical energy property, whereas Wooden is a consulting and engineering enterprise working throughout power and supplies markets. 

Charles River is a biotech analysis firm, working in all the important thing areas of drug growth.

Shan Saba, founding father of SAMS, stated: “We’ve got supported over 19 survivors into work lately, every one affected by the trauma of being exploited right here on our doorstep. 

“By the enterprise neighborhood working collectively, we will share finest apply and assist stamp out this distress in our society.”

Siobhian Brown MSP, Minister for Victims and Neighborhood Security, commented: “I’m happy to see extra Scottish corporations becoming a member of the battle towards human trafficking and being clear that they’re united with us in stopping the exploitation of individuals.”