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By Mukarram Hamid
Tunnock’s and Macphie have become the latest organisations to join Scotland Against Modern Slavery (SAMS), bringing the charity’s partner network to 63.
SAMS works with organisations across a range of sectors, offering guidance, training and partnership opportunities to help them identify risks, protect vulnerable people and build safer, better-informed workplaces.
The partnerships will extend SAMS’ reach across Scotland’s business community and connect companies committed to tackling modern slavery, supporting survivors and strengthening responsible business practices.
Both companies have long-standing Scottish manufacturing roots and a strong presence in the communities they serve.
Shan Saba, founder of Scotland Against Modern Slavery, said: “Reaching more than 60 partners is a significant milestone for SAMS and reflects the growing momentum across Scotland’s business community to take a stand against modern slavery.
Shan Saba
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“By bringing more organisations together, we strengthen our collective ability to raise awareness, improve understanding and ultimately protect those most at risk of exploitation.”
With tens of thousands of potential trafficking victims identified annually in the UK and millions more worldwide, collective efforts by businesses are essential to combat this hidden crime.
Karen London, director at Tunnock’s, said: “As a proud family-run Scottish business, we recognise the importance of operating responsibly and supporting the communities we serve.
“Joining SAMS will help us better understand the risks of modern slavery and play our part in raising awareness across our workforce and supply chain.”
Paul McGovern, people and sustainability director at Macphie, said: “Partnering with SAMS strengthens our ongoing commitment to ethical practices and human rights, ensuring we are better equipped to identify, prevent and respond to modern slavery risks.
Minister for Victims & Community Safety Kirsten Oswald
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“We are pleased to join a growing network of organisations taking meaningful action in this area.”
Both companies said they were proud to stand alongside other Scottish organisations working to combat modern slavery.
Politicians, communities and businesses have all been working to tackle human trafficking and support those at risk of exploitation.
MSP Kristen Oswald, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, said: “I am encouraged to see SAMS continuing to expand its network, and I welcome this growing partnership and its commitment to tackling exploitation.
Paul McGovern from Macphie
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“By raising awareness, strengthening practices and supporting survivors, partnerships such as these play a vital role in preventing exploitation and protecting those most at risk.”
SAMS said it will continue to build its partner network across Scotland, with members united by a shared ambition to eradicate modern slavery and support survivors into safe and sustainable employment.
Karen from Tunnock
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