Sustainability systems are uniquely positioned to advance human rights protections for workers in global supply chains through the identification and verification of risks and instances of forced labour. 

This core and often elusive step of due diligence is critical to ensure compliance with emerging human rights legislation and credibility of sustainability labels and claims in the global market. 

In September 2023, GoodWeave set out to develop and pilot an innovative and efficient risk-based approach to detect forced labour in supply chains. This report sets out the project's approach, outcomes, learnings, and recommendations for other ISEAL members working to improve forced labour detection through supply chain monitoring.