Addressing Systemic
Issues: The TUI Group
The TUI Group is a large tourism
business and includes subsidiaries in
a number of European countries as
well as operating partners worldwide,
including in Vietnam. In addition to its
policy commitments and auditing and
training programs, TUI has invested
in initiatives to prevent young people
and adolescents being trafficked and
exploited.123
The TUI Care Foundation has
partnered with Plan International to
deliver training for young people in
Vietnam to assist them in breaking the
cycle of poverty and reduce the risk of
future exploitation. The four-month
training program includes two and a
half months of vocational training at
a local training centre, and a six-week
paid internship in a training restaurant
in Hué.124 The initiative also includes
business skill development and small
loans for the young people to establish
their own small businesses.125 The aim
is to assist the students to gain long
term and good quality employment.126
Integrating and
addressing risks:
a snapshot
1. Review and revise policies,
procedures and practices to ensure
risks are appropriately addressed.
2. Ensure internal leadership,
responsibility and accountability for
addressing risks and impacts.
3. Allocate an appropriate budget to
implement measures.
4. Train relevant staff on human
rights, with a particular focus on
your business’ most salient human
rights risks.
5. Decide on actions to mitigate and
manage risks and adverse human
rights impacts where they are
found.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders,
peers, suppliers and/or purchasers
on specific risks to your business
and systemic issues.
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