Whitelists or blacklists are not the only ones that adorn rankings of virtue or vice (usually in tax matters). In Brazil, the government publishes a 'Lista suja', or 'Dirty List', which names companies that exploit workers. The latest addition to the list brings 48 names, bringing the total to 251. Presence on this list carries fines, exclusion from state benefits (subsidies, loans, supplies…) and up to 8 years in prison for those responsible. Furthermore, a National Pact, on a voluntary basis, is signed by 'clean' companies who undertake not to have any direct or indirect business relationship with any company present in the 'Suja List'. Signatories to this pact include large companies such as Walmart, Carrefour, Vale, Pão de Açucar and McDonald's. This initiative of the Brazilian government has been described as 'exemplary' by Ms. Gulnara Shahinian, 'Special Rapporteur for Contemporary Slavery' of the United Nations.
http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-politics/brazil-fights-modern-day-slavery/
