In addition to CEO and senior executive engagement doubling in the past year, the report finds that:
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97% see the reputational risk of finding modern slavery in the supply chain as the biggest driver for change.
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86% see corporate action on human rights as a critical business responsibility (regardless of reputational risk or exposure).
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79% cite senior leadership passion and engagement as the strongest enabler of effective corporate action.
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67% of CEOs and Senior Executives have received training on modern slavery in the past year.
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Investor interest has increased as a driver for companies — from zero in 2015 to 25% in 2016.