Tainted Stones

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Written By American Bar Association Center for Human Rights

An investigation of bonded and child labor in the India-US sandstone supply chain.

Why it matters

This report makes hidden labor conditions inside a familiar building material visible. It helps project teams understand why country-of-origin data and supplier assurances alone may not establish responsible sourcing.

Who it is for

  • Architects

  • stone suppliers

  • contractors

  • owners

  • procurement teams

human-rights practitioners

Relevant Site

Year Published: 2020
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