An exclusive investigation reveals cases of illegal deductions from employees’ wages as well as lack of toilets and protective equipment in properties that hold the seal of ‘ethical acquisition’ granted by the multinational. Workers’ representatives point out flaws in audits
Exactly. They likely give some half ass attempt but given that the supply industry is rife with slavery, and people still buy coffee, they don’t lose sleep over it.
Coffee itself is a highly substituteable good, making a tragedy of the commons scenario for those who try to ethically source their beans