ESRS subtopic
Adequate wages
20
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
20
Other work-related rights
20
Working conditions
20
Name of the IRO
IRO type
Cause
Position in the value chain
Time Horizon
Realization stage
Affected stakeholders
ESRS subtopic
581
Promotion of fair wage policies among subcontractors leading to improved livelihoods
Positive impact
Implementation of contractual wage requirements for partners
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
582
Support for wage transparency in the supply chain
Positive impact
Encouragement of public wage reporting by suppliers
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Suppliers
Adequate wages
583
Development of supplier training on wage standards
Positive impact
Organization of workshops on legal and sectoral minimums
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
584
Collaboration with industry associations for sector-wide wage improvement
Positive impact
Participation in collective initiatives for fair pay
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Suppliers
Adequate wages
585
Public education on living wages in construction supply chains
Positive impact
Awareness campaigns with partners and workers
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
586
Payment of sub-minimum wages by subcontractors contributing to worker hardship
Negative impact
Non-compliance with wage laws among partners
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
587
Delayed payments to supply chain workers
Negative impact
Inefficient supplier payroll or cash flow issues
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
588
Inconsistent wage policies across subcontractors
Negative impact
Absence of harmonized wage management
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
589
Non-disclosure of wage information by partners
Negative impact
Lack of transparency in supplier payroll
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Investors
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
590
Failure to adjust supplier wages for cost of living
Negative impact
No regular review or adjustment process
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Communities
Employees
Suppliers
Adequate wages
591
Regulatory fines for wage non-compliance in the supply chain
Risk
Increased audits and enforcement by authorities
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Suppliers
Adequate wages
592
Loss of contracts due to unfair wage practices
Risk
Clients requiring proof of fair pay throughout the chain
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Suppliers
Adequate wages
593
Brand damage from wage controversies in the supply chain
Risk
Negative publicity about partners' pay practices
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Adequate wages
594
Increased insurance costs due to supply chain labor disputes
Risk
Insurers raising premiums after strikes or claims
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Investors
Suppliers
Banks
Adequate wages
595
Asset impairment from supply chain instability
Risk
Reduced productivity and project delays from disputes
Upstream supply chain
Long term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Investors
Adequate wages
596
Development of “Fair Wage Supply Chain” certifications
Opportunity
Certification for wage policies among suppliers
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Suppliers
Adequate wages
597
Access to funding for supply chain wage improvement
Opportunity
Grants or subsidies for supplier wage programs
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Adequate wages
598
Partnerships with NGOs for wage best practices
Opportunity
Joint development of wage frameworks for suppliers
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Communities
Investors
Suppliers
Adequate wages
599
Expansion into markets valuing supply chain fairness
Opportunity
Clients demanding certified fair wage practices
Downstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Investors
Adequate wages
600
Brand enhancement through supply chain wage leadership
Opportunity
Recognition for sector-leading wage policies for partners
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Suppliers
Adequate wages
601
Promotion of diversity and inclusion among suppliers leading to equitable value chains
Positive impact
Implementation of D&I requirements for partners
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
602
Support for gender equality in supplier recruitment and promotion
Positive impact
Encouragement of targets and transparent processes
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Investors
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
603
Development of anti-discrimination training for suppliers
Positive impact
Organization of workshops and policies
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
604
Collaboration with NGOs for inclusive supply chain practices
Positive impact
Partnerships for awareness and recruitment
Upstream supply chain
Medium term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
605
Public education on equal opportunity in construction value chains
Positive impact
Awareness campaigns with partners and workers
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
606
Discriminatory practices by suppliers contributing to unequal value chains
Negative impact
Bias in recruitment or advancement among partners
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
607
Harassment or bullying incidents among supplier staff
Negative impact
Inadequate prevention or response measures
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
608
Pay gaps based on gender or ethnicity in the supply chain
Negative impact
Failure to monitor and address disparities
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Investors
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
609
Non-compliance with accessibility standards by partners
Negative impact
Absence of accommodations for people with disabilities
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
610
Failure to address complaints of discrimination among suppliers
Negative impact
No effective grievance mechanisms
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Actual
Clients
Communities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
611
Regulatory fines for discrimination in the supply chain
Risk
Increased audits and enforcement by authorities
Upstream supply chain
Short term
Potential
Investors
Local authorities
Suppliers
Equal treatment and opportunities for all
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