Britain's state-owned energy company, GB Energy, will be prohibited from using solar panels linked to Chinese slave labor due to new government legislation introduced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. After previous amendments were rejected, this change aims to address the exploitation of Uyghur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region, where many solar panels are produced. The government acknowledges the need for ethical sourcing and the importance of GB Energy leading by example. Labour MPs view this as a victory, highlighting mounting pressure to confront issues tied to forced labor in the renewables sector.
The introduction of the amendment reflects a commitment to eliminating slavery from GB Energy's supply chains, responding to calls for responsible sourcing of solar panels.
The government faced pressure from various MPs to ensure Britain's energy company leads in ethical practices, especially regarding painful links to modern slavery.
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