Shahtex

Leicester, United Kingdom

Shahtex is a Leicester-based manufacturer specializing in the production of high-quality materials for various prominent brands, including Marks & Spencer. The company focuses on innovative solutions and sustainable practices in textile manufacturing.

CCI Score

-56.53

0.06% May 31

Latest Event

Allegations of Labor Exploitation in Leicester Textile Supply Chains

A report highlights severe labor abuses in Leicester's textile manufacturing, including wages as low as £3 per hour, modern slavery conditions, and questionable supply chain practices. The findings raise concerns over the ethical and human rights practices of local manufacturers like Shahtex.

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Shahtex is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

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Latest Events

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04

2022

Allegations of Labor Exploitation in Leicester Textile Supply Chains
-56.53

A report highlights severe labor abuses in Leicester's textile manufacturing, including wages as low as £3 per hour, modern slavery conditions, and questionable supply chain practices. The findings raise concerns over the ethical and human rights practices of local manufacturers like Shahtex.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 28

The report details profoundly exploitative labor practices in the Leicester textile sector—such as underpayment and conditions resembling modern slavery—which severely undermine worker rights and signal a failure of ethical labor practices.

Human Rights and Modern Slavery violations in the Leicester textile supply chains
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

May 28

The investigation reveals a lack of robust oversight in the supply chain, contributing to exploitative conditions and unethical practices. This failure to ensure transparency and fair treatment in the supply network is a critical concern.

Human Rights and Modern Slavery violations in the Leicester textile supply chains