Promotion of living wages for value chain workers through supplier engagement leading to improved social well-being

Implementation of supplier codes of conduct requiring adequate wages

Support for wage transparency in the value chain

Adoption of transparent wage reporting by suppliers

Development of guidelines for fair pay in the value chain

Establishment of protocols for wage audits and supplier assessments

Collaboration with NGOs for wage advocacy in the supply chain

Partnerships for campaigns promoting fair wages among suppliers

Recognition of sector leadership in value chain wage fairness

Promotion of achievements in ensuring adequate wages across the chain

Payment of below-minimum wages by suppliers

Suppliers failing to comply with legal wage requirements

Wage discrimination by suppliers

Unjustified differences in pay for equal work among value chain workers

Delayed or inconsistent wage payments by suppliers

Irregular payroll management or cash flow issues in the supply chain

Non-compliance with wage regulations in the value chain

Suppliers failing to meet legal requirements for pay

Poor communication on wage policies in the value chain

Lack of transparency about pay structures among suppliers

Regulatory fines for wage violations by suppliers

Authorities increase enforcement of wage laws in the supply chain

Brand damage from wage controversies in the value chain

Negative media coverage of wage disputes among suppliers

Loss of supplier relationships due to wage issues

Suppliers lose contracts for failing wage standards

Increased costs from wage compliance in the value chain

Need for new investments in supplier wage management

Legal actions by workers in the value chain over wage issues

Workers file lawsuits for unpaid or underpaid wages by suppliers

Development of “Fair Wage Supply Chain” certifications

Certification for best practices in wage management among suppliers

Access to funding for wage improvement in the value chain

Grants/subsidies for supplier wage management initiatives

Partnerships with NGOs for wage management innovation in the value chain

Joint development of wage management solutions with NGOs and suppliers

Expansion into markets valuing fair wage supply chains

Partners demanding certified wage management among suppliers

Promotion of diversity and inclusion in the value chain through supplier policies leading to improved equity

Implementation of inclusive recruitment and advancement by suppliers

Support for anti-discrimination training for suppliers

Adoption of regular training on equality and diversity by suppliers

Development of guidelines for equal opportunity in the value chain

Establishment of protocols for fair evaluation and promotion by suppliers

Collaboration with NGOs for inclusion advocacy in the supply chain

Partnerships for campaigns supporting workplace inclusion among suppliers

Recognition of sector leadership in diversity management in the value chain

Promotion of achievements in workplace equality among suppliers

Discrimination by suppliers based on gender age or background

Incidents of discrimination in hiring, promotion, or pay among suppliers

Harassment or bullying by suppliers in the value chain

Failure to prevent or address workplace harassment among suppliers

Non-compliance with equality regulations by suppliers

Suppliers failing to meet legal requirements for equal treatment

Poor communication on equality policies in the value chain

Lack of transparency about diversity and inclusion measures by suppliers

Neglect of feedback on equality from value chain workers

Failure to address concerns about workplace inclusion among suppliers

Regulatory fines for equality violations by suppliers

Authorities increase enforcement of equality laws in the supply chain