Promotion of living wage policies for value chain workers through supplier engagement leading to improved livelihoods

Implementation of living wage standards in supplier contracts

Support for wage transparency among suppliers

Request and audit of wage data from suppliers

Development of supplier training on wage compliance

Organizing wage compliance training for suppliers

Collaboration with NGOs for wage improvement

Joint projects to raise wage standards in the value chain

Public recognition of suppliers with wage leadership

Promotion of best practices among supplier partners

Payment of wages below legal minimum by suppliers contributing to financial insecurity

Suppliers not respecting minimum wage regulations

Irregular or delayed wage payments by suppliers

Suppliers facing cash flow or administrative issues

Neglect of wage parity among value chain workers

Absence of wage equality monitoring by suppliers

Non-compliance with wage regulations in the value chain

Failure to meet legal requirements for pay by suppliers

Poor communication on wage expectations for suppliers

Lack of transparency on wage policies in the value chain

Regulatory fines for supplier wage violations

Authorities increase enforcement of wage standards among suppliers

Brand damage from wage-related controversies in the value chain

Negative media coverage of supplier wage issues

Loss of contracts due to supplier wage non-compliance

Clients require proof of wage compliance in the value chain

Increased costs from wage compliance requirements for suppliers

Need for new investments in supplier wage monitoring

Legal actions by stakeholders over supplier wage issues

Stakeholders file lawsuits for wage violations by suppliers

Development of “Living Wage Supplier” certifications

Certification for best practices in supplier wage management

Access to funding for supplier wage improvement projects

Grants or subsidies for supplier wage initiatives

Partnerships with NGOs for wage improvement in the value chain

Joint development of wage improvement frameworks

Expansion into markets valuing wage compliance in the value chain

Clients demanding certified wage compliance from suppliers

Promotion of diversity and inclusion among suppliers through targeted engagement leading to equal opportunities

Implementation of inclusive supplier selection and monitoring

Support for anti-discrimination training for suppliers

Regular training on unconscious bias and equal treatment for suppliers

Development of transparent supplier promotion policies

Clear criteria for supplier advancement and recognition

Collaboration with NGOs for equality in the value chain

Partnerships for diversity, equity, and inclusion with suppliers

Public recognition of supplier diversity leadership

Promotion of awards and certifications for supplier equality

Discrimination or harassment incidents among supplier workers

Suppliers failing to address or prevent discrimination/harassment

Gender pay gap or lack of advancement among supplier workers

Absence of monitoring or action on pay gaps by suppliers

Neglect of equal opportunity policies by suppliers

Absence of inclusive policies and practices in the value chain

Non-compliance with equality regulations in the value chain

Failure to meet legal requirements for equal treatment by suppliers

Poor communication on equality expectations for suppliers

Lack of information for suppliers on equality policies

Regulatory fines for supplier equality violations

Authorities increase enforcement of equality standards among suppliers