Promotion of living wage standards for suppliers’ workers through supplier engagement leading to improved social conditions

Implementation of living wage requirements in supplier contracts

Support for wage transparency in the value chain

Encouragement of open wage reporting by suppliers

Development of supplier wage guidelines

Establishment of minimum wage policies for suppliers

Collaboration with NGOs for wage fairness in the value chain

Partnerships for wage audits and improvement programs

Recognition of sector leadership in value chain wage fairness

Promotion of achievements in fair wage management with suppliers

Payment of sub-standard wages by suppliers

Failure of suppliers to meet minimum wage requirements

Delayed or inconsistent wage payments in the value chain

Issues in supplier payroll management

Non-compliance with wage regulations by suppliers

Failure of suppliers to follow legal wage requirements

Poor communication on value chain wage policies

Lack of transparency about supplier wage practices

Neglect of feedback on wage issues from value chain workers

Failure to address wage-related concerns in supplier workforce

Regulatory fines for wage violations in the value chain

Authorities increase enforcement of wage regulations for suppliers

Brand damage from supplier wage controversies

Negative media coverage of wage issues in supply chain

Loss of contracts due to supplier wage issues

Clients require proof of wage fairness in the value chain

Increased costs from compliance with supplier wage regulations

Need for new investments in supplier wage oversight

Legal actions by value chain workers over wage issues

Workers file lawsuits for wage violations at suppliers

Development of “Fair Wage Supplier” certifications

Certification for best practices in supplier wage management

Access to funding for value chain wage improvement projects

Grants/subsidies for supplier wage equity

Partnerships with NGOs for supplier wage innovation

Joint development of wage management solutions with suppliers

Expansion into markets valuing value chain wage fairness

Partners demanding certified wage policies in supply chain

Promotion of diversity and inclusion among suppliers’ workers through supplier engagement leading to a more equitable value chain

Implementation of diversity policies in supplier contracts

Support for anti-discrimination training in the value chain

Encouragement of diversity awareness programs for suppliers

Development of guidelines for equal opportunity in the value chain

Establishment of fair treatment protocols for suppliers

Collaboration with NGOs for diversity in the value chain

Partnerships for diversity and inclusion workshops for suppliers

Recognition of sector leadership in value chain inclusion

Promotion of achievements in diversity management with suppliers

Discriminatory practices by suppliers

Bias in recruitment or advancement at supplier organizations

Harassment or bullying among supplier workers

Failure to address workplace harassment in the value chain

Non-compliance with anti-discrimination laws by suppliers

Failure of suppliers to meet legal requirements for equal opportunity

Poor communication on diversity policies in the value chain

Lack of transparency about inclusion efforts at suppliers

Neglect of feedback on diversity issues from value chain workers

Failure to address concerns about equal treatment at suppliers

Regulatory fines for discrimination in the value chain

Authorities increase enforcement of diversity regulations for suppliers