By Reuters Staff
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LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - U.S. technology giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co won the top honour at a global anti-slavery award on Thursday for tackling the risk of forced labour in its supply chain.
German fashion label ARMEDANGELS and Indian campaign group Missing Link Trust were also commended in the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Stop Slavery Award which has eight categories for companies and NGOs setting an example in efforts to end slavery.
HPE - joint-winner of the inaugural prize in 2016 - scooped the goods and service firms award, receiving recognition for its sustained commitment to combating forced labour and focusing on the responsible sourcing of minerals for its computer hardware.