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Every year in the United States, an estimated 250,000 children fall victim to sex trafficking—a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect vulnerable youth from exploitation.
Eleven years ago, EmpireCLS became the first global ground transportation company to partner with PACT (formerly ECPAT-USA) by signing The Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct. This groundbreaking set of voluntary business principles helps travel and tourism companies prevent child sex trafficking.
Founded in 1991, PACT is the leading U.S. organization dedicated to ending the commercial sexual exploitation of children. As part of the global ECPAT network, PACT collaborates across industries—particularly in travel and tourism, sectors that are often unknowingly exploited by traffickers—to provide companies with the tools and training needed to recognize trafficking and take action.
EmpireCLS’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children
Since 2014, we have introduced robust companywide policies and procedures designed to protect children:
- Employee Training: Developed with PACT, our comprehensive training educates chauffeurs, dispatchers, and operations teams on children’s rights, trafficking warning signs, and reporting protocols.
- Policy Integration: Our contracts explicitly enforce a zero-tolerance policy against trafficking, ensuring all partners share this commitment.
- Ongoing Education: Training is continuous, with regular refreshers to keep our teams vigilant and informed.
Supporting the Cause: 2025 Freedom Awards
EmpireCLS proudly sponsored the 2025 Freedom Awards: Making a Lasting ImPACT, an event honoring individuals making meaningful strides in child protection and the prevention of trafficking. The evening powerfully reaffirmed our shared commitment with PACT to safeguard children.
Protecting children from trafficking requires constant vigilance, education, and action. Our 11-year partnership with PACT exemplifies how the private sector and advocacy groups can unite to make a difference. At EmpireCLS, we remain dedicated to safeguarding children, empowering our employees, and inspiring industry-wide change.
