Clean (dirty) energy: Sourcing solar energy without Uyghur forced labour

A guide on Uyghur forced labour and solar supply chains, to help local government authorities (and other public bodies) make better purchasing decisions and streamline their solar supplier vetting process
Date posted: 1 August 2022

UNISON has worked with Stop Uyghur Genocide and the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice at Sheffield Hallam University) to provide this guide.

It includes four steps to create ethical procurement policies: 

  • Learn what your council’s procurement policies are and if there is 
    an already existing responsible procurement policy.
  • Ask your council to consult on the policy with relevant stakeholders 
    – including the staff who will be responsible for implementing it.
  • Vote: The council’s elected structures will likely need to vote on the 
    adoption of a new responsible procurement policy.
  • Share your policy with other UNISON local government branches 
    and encourage your employer to do the same with their peers. 

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