Promotion of living wages for value chain workers through responsible sourcing leading to improved livelihoods

Implementation of supplier code of conduct requiring living wages

Support for wage transparency among suppliers

Encouragement of transparent wage reporting in supplier contracts

Development of supplier training on wage standards

Provision of resources to suppliers for wage policy improvement

Collaboration with NGOs for fair wage advocacy

Joint initiatives to promote fair wages in the value chain

Public recognition of fair wage suppliers

Promotion of supplier achievements in wage fairness

Payment of low wages by suppliers

Lack of wage standards or oversight in supplier operations

Delayed or unpaid wages in the value chain

Poor financial management or lack of enforcement

Gender or diversity pay gaps among suppliers

Absence of equitable wage policies in supplier companies

Non-compliance with wage regulations in the value chain

Failure to meet local legal wage requirements

Poor communication on wage expectations in the value chain

Lack of information or dialogue with suppliers on wage standards

Regulatory fines for non-compliance with wage laws by suppliers

Authorities increase enforcement of wage standards in supplier countries

Brand damage from wage controversies in the value chain

Negative media coverage of wage violations among suppliers

Loss of contracts due to poor supplier wage practices

Clients require proof of fair wage policies among suppliers

Increased costs from wage compliance in the value chain

Need for new investments in supplier wage monitoring

Legal actions by stakeholders over wage issues in the value chain

Stakeholders file lawsuits for wage violations among suppliers

Development of “Fair Wage Supplier” certifications

Certification for best practices in supplier wage management

Access to funding for fair wage initiatives in the value chain

Grants or subsidies for supplier wage improvement projects

Partnerships with NGOs for wage improvement in the value chain

Joint development of wage policies and frameworks with NGOs

Expansion into markets valuing wage fairness in the value chain

Clients demanding certified fair wage suppliers

Promotion of diversity and inclusion among suppliers through targeted programs leading to a more equitable value chain

Implementation of supplier diversity requirements

Support for equal pay and promotion among value chain workers

Development of transparent promotion and pay policies with suppliers

Development of anti-discrimination training for suppliers

Provision of resources and training to prevent bias in supplier companies

Collaboration with NGOs for inclusion initiatives in the value chain

Joint projects to promote diversity and inclusion among suppliers

Public recognition of inclusive supplier status

Promotion of supplier achievements in diversity and inclusion

Discriminatory hiring or promotion practices among suppliers

Bias or lack of inclusive policies in supplier companies

Gender, age, or disability discrimination in the value chain

Absence of anti-discrimination policies among suppliers

Non-compliance with equality regulations in the value chain

Failure to meet local legal requirements for equal treatment

Poor communication on inclusion expectations in the value chain

Lack of dialogue with suppliers on diversity and inclusion measures

Neglect of supplier feedback on equality

Absence of regular surveys or feedback mechanisms with suppliers

Regulatory fines for non-compliance with equality laws by suppliers

Authorities increase enforcement of equality standards in supplier countries