In October 2021, Reuters reported that U.S. remote control maker Universal Electronics Inc (UEI), took part in an agreement with Xinjiang authorities for the transport of Uyghurs to work in their plant in southern China. While many global corporations, including American companies and many others which trade on the United States stock exchange, are reportedly linked Uyghur forced labor through their supply chains, this is the first confirmed instance of an American corporation directly employing and transporting Uyghur forced laborers in China from Xinjiang.

A new report by the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR) and Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) finds that leveraging existing conservation tools to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing increases the U.S. government’s ability to stop goods produced by forced labor from entering our ports.

On January 7, Assemblywoman Dr. Anna R. Kelles and State Senator Alessandra Biaggi introduced the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (A8352/S7428) into the New York State legislature. Although the bill, termed the New York Fashion Law, rightly aims to improve transparency surrounding human rights practices in the fashion industry, it falls short of driving real accountability.

As part of ICAR’s Capitol, Inc. Campaign, four new augmented reality art pieces will be unveiled today on iconic Washington landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, highlighting corporate and government abuse of people and the planet.

On October 19, 2021, the government of Israel falsely designated Al-Haq (and five other Palestinian human rights groups) as a terrorist organization under Israel’s draconian 2016 Counter-Terrorism Law, effectively criminalizing Al-Haq’s critical work advancing human rights. This is an appalling escalation of the government’s ongoing repression of Palestinian civil society.

With the objective of developing consensus on meaningful supply chain reporting requirements, Frank Bold coordinated the Supply Chains Transparency Project in 2020. The work of this project has resulted in a joint civil society statement which outlines recommendations for standardizable supply chain data and indicators applicable across high-risk sectors.

200 rights organizations demand brands fix their broken industry by respecting labour rights and putting the money on the table to ensure workers can feed their families. For only ten cents more per t-shirt, companies like Amazon, Nike, and Next can make sure workers survive the pandemic.

New Administration’s Crack-down on Shadow Lobbying and Golden Parachutes Reflects ICAR’s Recent Recommendations

An open letter to Candidates, the Media, Political Parties, and Policymakers

ICAR is proud to join workers around the world today in support of the Global Day of Action to Climate-and-Employment-Proof Our Work (#CEPOW). Watch our video for more information on #CEPOW and how we’re standing in solidarity by supporting the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) initiative.

Our latest blogpost relating to the Covid-19 pandemic details how coronavirus response measures may exacerbate tactics used to silence dissent and benefit a variety of actors–SLAPP bullies, autocratic regimes, and paramilitary groups alike.

The International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR), along with over 30 partner organizations, released joint statements today calling on governments, businesses, and investors to respond to Covid-19 related challenges consistent with their environmental and human rights obligations and responsibilities.

ICAR is pleased to announce the publication of "Fashion’s Next Trend: Accelerating Supply Chain Transparency in the Garment and Footwear Industry," the second report from the Transparency Pledge coalition. Building on the coalition’s previous efforts, this report takes stock of supply chain transparency as of late 2019.

After winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.

ICAR is pleased to launch ApparelData.org, a free online data directory that connects advocates seeking to transform working conditions in the apparel and footwear industry with publicly accessible data that can make their efforts more effective. Previously only available as an excel sheet, ApparelData.org is a user-friendly, searchable online database.

(Washington, D.C. | July 11, 2019) — Yesterday, a discussion draft of the Corporate Human Rights Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Mitigation Act of 2019 was introduced, a landmark piece of legislation that would require U.S. companies to provide critical information regarding their human rights risks and impacts to investors and consumers.

Today, ICAR called on the SEC to require companies to disclose environmental, social, and governance information critical for investors to assess and mitigate risks. By mandating these disclosures, the SEC will help investors, fulfill its duty to regulate in the public interest, and bring the US in line with requirements already being implemented in other major markets.

In May 2019, ICAR, FLEX, and CORE made a submission to Australia’s Modern Slavery Business Engagement Unit, commenting on the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018’s Draft Guidance for Reporting Entities.

(Washington D.C. | May 14, 2019) – A new report by the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR) makes the business case for companies to adopt greater supply chain transparency measures, showing that when they do, businesses enjoy better reputations, greater operational efficiency, improved legal compliance, and increased access to capital.

(Washington D.C. | March 27, 2019) – A new report by the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR) and Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) finds that modern slavery reporting requirements around the world currently fail to adequately prevent forced labor and human trafficking in global supply chains.