shell tabangao refinery life: Take action to stop the trafficking and exploitation of workers.

Dear Friend,

Do you ever wonder about the people who harvest the cotton to make your clothing? Or work on the ships that fish for your seafood? Or mine the gold in your jewelry?

Many of them are victims of labor trafficking -- working long hours for little or no pay in horrendous conditions while their employers use violence, debt bondage, or psychological control to keep them in modern slavery.

But there's something we can do about it.

There's a new bill in Congress that would require companies to disclose the steps they're taking to stop the trafficking and exploitation of workers within their supply chains. The Business Supply Chain Transparency on Trafficking and Slavery Act of 2015 (H.R. 3226), introduced by U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), will increase transparency about what companies are doing about trafficking, and it will empower everyday consumers to make informed decisions about the companies they choose to support.

Let's keep companies accountable. Tell Congress that you want companies to take action to stop the trafficking and exploitation of workers.

The United Kingdom and even the state of California have already passed similar legislation. Congress needs to follow suit. The U.S. is the largest importer in the world. We're in a unique position to demand that companies work to root out trafficking in their supply chains and ensure fair, humane conditions for workers.

Take action today to move us toward eradication.

In solidarity,

Bradley Myles
CEO
Polaris