Natural stone

Collaborating for better workplaces in the sandstone supply chain: from factory to quarry, cobble yard, and home-based workers

Rajasthan, India, is a key global supplier of natural stone, particularly sandstone from the Bundi district. While the region is known for its high-quality…

Lisanne Beijen27 November 2025

Natural stone Natuursteen News Report

New Arisa report on working conditions in the sandstone industry in Rajasthan, India

Report "Between a rock and a hard place"

Sandra26 June 2020

Natural stone Natuursteen Persbericht Press release Report

Modern slavery, child labour and unsafe work in Indian granite quarries – What should companies do?

New research, commissioned by ICN and Stop Child Labour, shows that modern slavery, low wages, hazardous and unhealthy working conditions frequently occur in South…

Sandra23 August 2017

Natural stone Natuursteen Persbericht Press release Report

Modern slavery and child labour in Indian quarries

Modern slavery is widespread in Indian quarries. Child labour also occurs frequently. Most Dutch importers of Indian granite give no information from which quarries…

Sandra11 May 2015

Natural stone Natuursteen Persbericht Press release Report

‘Dutch natural stone companies are beginning to take an interest in responsible business behaviour’

Inhuman labour conditions and wide scale environmental damage are part and parcel of natural stone production in India.

Sandra25 September 2006

Natural stone Natuursteen Persbericht Press release Report

“Ground Zero” for exploited Indian sandstone quarry workers

Shocking account of the inhuman living and working conditions of workers involved in sandstone quarrying in the state of Rajasthan.

Sandra28 December 2005