Amnesty report criticizes major EV makers for human rights abuses in their supply chains.

Amnesty International's new report highlights severe human rights violations in the supply chains of major electric vehicle manufacturers like BYD, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai. The companies scored poorly for lacking transparency on their supply chains and human rights practices. Amnesty calls for improved human rights due diligence, especially concerning the sourcing of minerals like cobalt, nickel, and lithium, which often lead to abuses such as child labor and pollution-related health issues in mining communities.

December 07, 2024
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