Part of the conversation centered on Delta’s 2024 Modern Slavery Statement. This document outlines Delta’s strategies and actions against various forms of modern slavery, including forced labor, child labor, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and child pornography. The investors provided feedback on Delta’s progress and insight into other programs in the industry meant to address modern slavery.
The investors also spoke with Delta about their human rights due diligence process for their suppliers, including data collection, critieria for assessing suppliers, and remedial steps.
Human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, describes the coercion and displacement of millions of people worldwide – nearly 50 million, according to a report from the International Labour Organization. Human trafficking victims are often transported far from their homes or countries of origin, and sometimes travel on airlines. Airlines can play a key role in identifying and helping victims.
Delta has been a leading force in addressing human trafficking within the airline industry. Praxis holds Delta in the Praxis Value Index Fund and has participated in many engagements with Delta over the past decade.