Promotion of fair wage policies for subcontracted workers through supplier engagement leading to improved living standards

Implementation of supplier wage audits and minimum wage clauses

Support for wage transparency among value chain partners

Encouragement of transparent pay reporting by suppliers

Development of joint wage improvement initiatives

Collaboration with suppliers on wage progression programs

Collaboration with NGOs for wage advocacy in the value chain

Partnerships for fair wage campaigns among suppliers

Public recognition of value chain wage fairness leadership

Promotion of achievements in value chain wage fairness

Payment of wages below legal or sector standards by suppliers

Non-compliance with wage regulations among subcontractors

Unequal wage treatment of value chain workers

Absence of wage parity policies among suppliers

Non-compliance with wage legislation in the value chain

Failure of suppliers to meet wage requirements

Poor communication on wage standards in the value chain

Lack of transparency on supplier wage policies

Neglect of wage review processes for value chain workers

Failure to regularly assess supplier wages

Regulatory fines for wage violations in the value chain

Authorities increase enforcement of wage standards among suppliers

Brand damage from wage controversies in the value chain

Negative media coverage of supplier wage disputes

Loss of contracts due to supplier wage issues

Clients require evidence of value chain wage compliance

Increased costs from wage compliance in the value chain

Need for new investments in supplier wage management

Legal actions by stakeholders over wage issues in the value chain

Stakeholders file lawsuits for supplier wage violations

Development of “Fair Wage Value Chain” certifications

Certification for best practices in value chain wage management

Access to funding for value chain wage improvement projects

Grants or subsidies for supplier wage initiatives

Partnerships with NGOs for value chain wage innovation

Joint development of wage improvement solutions

Expansion into markets valuing fair wage supply chains

Clients demanding certified fair wage suppliers

Promotion of diversity and inclusion among suppliers through procurement policies leading to improved value chain equity

Implementation of inclusive supplier selection criteria

Support for anti-discrimination training for value chain partners

Provision of training on equal opportunity to suppliers

Development of transparent promotion criteria for value chain workers

Encouragement of objective advancement policies among suppliers

Collaboration with NGOs for inclusion advocacy in the value chain

Partnerships to promote diversity among suppliers

Public recognition of value chain diversity leadership

Promotion of achievements in value chain inclusion

Discrimination in supplier hiring or promotions

Absence of anti-discrimination policies among suppliers

Gender pay gap or lack of representation in value chain

Failure to monitor and address gaps among suppliers

Non-compliance with equality legislation by suppliers

Failure of suppliers to meet equal treatment requirements

Poor communication on inclusion standards in the value chain

Lack of transparency on supplier inclusion policies

Neglect of inclusive practices for value chain workers

Failure to adapt supplier policies for all abilities and backgrounds

Regulatory fines for equality violations in the value chain

Authorities increase enforcement of equality among suppliers