By joining the Raw Materials Observatory, JLR is taking meaningful steps to mitigate environmental degradation and labor rights abuses in its supply chain. This commitment supports improved supply chain ethics and worker protection, aligning with broader anti-authoritarian and progressive values.

Top car manufacturers launch initiative to address environmental, human & labour rights issues in the supply chain

Jaguar Land Rover continued to use a supplier known for forced labor practices by importing parts that included components made by JWD even after notification of potential human rights abuses in its supply chain. Although the company later quarantined the affected inventory and stated that the component was from an outdated technology not used in current vehicles, this initial decision demonstrates problematic supply chain ethics and complicity in forced labor practices.

Senate report finds parts made with China’s forced labor in cars by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW

Jaguar Land Rover imported and used parts that were produced by a supplier flagged for using Uyghur forced labor, raising serious concerns regarding its supply chain ethics. Despite being notified by Lear Corp. about the use of banned components under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, the company continued to use these parts until it became aware of the forced labor link. This inaction contributes to the systemic exploitation of vulnerable workers, undermining human rights and ethical business practices.

BMW And Jaguar Land Rover Knowingly Used Parts Produced With Chinese Slave Labor

Jaguar Land Rover's sourcing of parts from a banned company with alleged ties to Chinese forced labor represents a serious breach of supply chain ethics. This association undermines workers' rights and highlights the company's complicity in practices that exploit labor, which is particularly concerning from an anti-authoritarian and human rights perspective.

BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, and VW Used Parts Made With Chinese Forced Labor

Jaguar Land Rover’s failure to effectively police its supply chain allowed parts produced by a banned Chinese supplier, implicated in forced Uyghur labor, to be used in its vehicles destined for the United States. This represents a serious breach in supply chain ethics and corporate responsibility, intensifying concerns over the company's complicity in labor rights violations.

Automakers Shipped Cars and Parts Made by Chinese Company Banned for Forced Labor to the United States; Car Companies Are Failing to Police Their Supply Chains

Jaguar Land Rover’s decision to continue importing parts linked to a forced labor supplier—even if the parts were used in older, replacement vehicles—demonstrates a severe failure in supply chain oversight and ethical responsibility. This action, which contributed to perpetuating forced labor practices in Xinjiang, runs counter to ethical business practices and violates the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

Senate Investigators Allege BMW and Jaguar Land Rover Shipped Parts Tied to Forced Labor

Jaguar Land Rover’s agreement with the EHRC represents a significant commitment to reforming its workplace policies, addressing issues of harassment and discrimination. This move supports improved labor practices and the protection of human rights, notably for transgender and non-binary employees, thereby enhancing overall workplace equality and inclusion.

Jaguar Land Rover Ltd signs a legal agreement with EHRC | EHRC