The company issued a detailed PDF statement outlining its comprehensive policies and measures to prevent forced labor and child labor in its operations and supply chains for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The document describes rigorous due diligence processes, mandatory training, risk management systems, supplier assessments, and robust grievance mechanisms.

A recent investigative report from KALW examines the multimillion-dollar union busting consulting industry, where labor consultants are reportedly hired to undermine union organization efforts. Given Continental Business Consulting’s role as an advisory and management services firm, there is concern that similar practices could be employed to suppress workers' rights.

The article details the establishment of binding codes of conduct that commit the corporation to respect human rights and core labor standards as set by the ILO and UN Guiding Principles, and extend these requirements to their business partners across a complex global supply chain.

The company has established binding codes of conduct on human rights across its operations, committing to the core labor standards of the ILO and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It has also defined 13 commitments covering labor standards, occupational health and safety, environment, safety practices, and land rights, and requires its business partners to adhere to these standards throughout its supply chain.

An IHRB report highlights that leading consulting firms are facing increased scrutiny over their advisory practices, particularly relating to conflicts of interest in cases such as the opioid controversy. The report calls on these firms to embed human rights due diligence into their operations, underscoring concerns that ethical lapses may undermine community trust and contribute to broader systemic harms.

The company outlines its efforts to comply with the German Supply Chain Act by implementing stringent human rights due diligence and environmental safeguards across its global value chain, aiming for full responsibility by 2050.