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Net Zero technologies and labour exploitation: Getting to the truth

15 May 2025
Just Transition

The widespread adoption of green technologies, including solar energy and other renewable solutions, raises important questions about labour rights and exploitation in global supply chains. This session will address the relation between net-zero technologies and ethical labour practices, revealing the hidden realities of labour exploitation in the renewable energy sector.

How can net-zero technologies can be developed and deployed without compromising human rights, holding industry players accountable? By examining real-world examples and regulatory frameworks, the speakers aim to shed light on the complexities of ensuring ethical labour practices in the race to achieve net-zero targets, offering practical guidance to those responsible for implementing in the built environment.

Speakers
Adam Whitfield, Head of Compliance & ESG - Achilles
Emma-Jane Allen, Senior Consultant - Action Sustainability