What does the 'do no harm' principle require in CTIP?

• A. It means harming workers to speed procurement.
• B. It only applies to environmental impacts.
• C. Ensure that procurement processes do not facilitate TIP; act to prevent exploitation and protect workers.
• D. It is about maximizing profit.

Answer: (C)

Do no harm in CTIP means every step of the procurement process should be designed to prevent trafficking in persons from happening or being hidden in the supply chain, and to actively protect workers. This requires identifying TIP risks among suppliers, requiring anti-TIP commitments in contracts, and implementing due diligence, monitoring, and training so staff can spot and address indicators of trafficking. If TIP risks are found, you refuse or remediate, rather than ignore them. It’s not about harming workers, it isn’t limited to environmental issues, and it isn’t about chasing profit at the expense of workers’ safety and rights; it centers on preventing exploitation and safeguarding those who produce the goods and services.