The renewable energy sector faces a stark reality:
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Widespread forced labor infiltrating critical supply chains
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Mounting regulatory pressure in US and Europe
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Rising reputational risks for manufacturers and investors
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Urgent need to reshape sourcing strategies beyond China
As companies rush to meet exploding demand for solar panels and EV batteries, a dark truth emerges: many “clean” energy supply chains are tainted by human rights violations. Discover how Ksapa has pioneered transformation of green energy supply chains with Ksapa’s GT3FL Initiative. Combat forced labor, ensure regulatory compliance, protect brand reputation, and lead the ethical energy transition with actionable solutions with support of various a number of large companies and investors – mainly from the US, UK, and Europe to develop an outsource guide presented at 2024 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.
Industry Impact
Companies are caught in a perfect storm:
- Regulatory compliance becoming mandatory
- Investor scrutiny intensifying
- Consumer awareness growing
- Supply chain disruption imminent
Industry Voice: “GT3FLI developed a powerful framework addressing forced labor risks in green technology complex supply chains. Collaborative efforts are required to apply, share and implement effective solutions.”
- Guillaume Schoebel, Senior Vice President, Schneider Electric
The GT3FL Solution
Ksapa’s Green Transition Free from Forced Labor (GT3FL) Initiative delivers:
Immediate Action Framework
- Practical tools for human rights due diligence
- Supply chain mapping and risk assessment
- Supplier engagement strategies
- Compliance monitoring systems
Collaborative Advantage
- Multi-industry knowledge sharing
- Expert-led working groups
- Best practice development
- Early warning system for emerging risks
Strategic Implementation
- Custom roadmaps for risk mitigation
- Supplier capacity building
- Performance metrics
- Progress monitoring
Measurable Results
- Risk Reduction
- Comprehensive supply chain visibility
- Early risk identification
- Proactive mitigation strategies
- Regulatory compliance assurance
- Business Value
- Protected brand reputation
- Secured investor confidence
- Strengthened supplier relationships
- Competitive market advantage
Steps to Action
The window for voluntary action is closing fast. The joint initiative is now over. Financial institutions, buyers and program developers are reaching out Ksapa directly to adapt the GT3FLI toolkit to their specific and commercially sensitive activities for now whenever they wish to:
- Get ahead of incoming regulations
- Protect supply chain
- Secure market position
- Lead in ethical energy transition in compliance with several critical US and EU regulations at stake
Why Take Action Now?
- Regulatory compliance becomes mandatory
- Supply chain reshuffling is accelerating
- Early movers gain competitive advantage
- Limited seats in next cohort
“The choice is simple: lead the change now or be forced to follow later. The cost of inaction has never been higher.”
Three Steps to Action:
- Review the webinar held at OECD 2024 Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains and download GT3FLI guide
- Contact Ksapa to assess your supply chain exposure, and develop a specific approach for your own processes and operations whether you’re an investor, a buyer or a developer involved in Green Transition
- Engage your financial and business investors in the very same approach building alignment and compliance along the value chains
Contact us now:
- Email: contact@ksapa.org
About Ksapa Leading the charge in ethical supply chain transformation, Ksapa brings together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to create practical solutions for complex sustainability challenges.
