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

Implementation of supplier wage standards and audits

Support for wage transparency in the value chain

Adoption of transparency requirements in supplier contracts

Development of guidelines for living wage in the value chain

Establishment of living wage protocols for suppliers

Collaboration with NGOs for value chain wage advocacy

Partnerships for best practices in wage management

Public recognition of fair wage leadership in the value chain

Promotion of achievements in value chain wage management

Payment of below-market wages by suppliers

Suppliers failing to update compensation in line with industry standards

Neglect of wage fairness in supplier selection

Absence of wage fairness criteria in supplier contracts

Non-compliance with wage regulations by suppliers

Suppliers failing to meet legal requirements for wage payments

Poor communication on wage expectations in the value chain

Lack of transparency on wage requirements for suppliers

Neglect of wage feedback from value chain workers

Failure to address wage-related concerns from suppliers

Regulatory fines for wage violations in the value chain

Authorities increase enforcement of wage regulations for suppliers

Brand damage from wage controversies in the value chain

Negative media coverage of wage underpayment by suppliers

Loss of contracts due to poor wage management in the value chain

Clients require proof of fair wage policies from suppliers

Increased costs from wage compliance requirements in the value chain

Need for new investments in supplier wage management

Legal actions by stakeholders over wage issues in the value chain

Stakeholders file lawsuits for wage underpayment by suppliers

Development of “Fair Wage Value Chain” certifications

Certification for best practices in value chain wage management

Access to funding for value chain wage projects

Grants/subsidies for value chain wage initiatives

Partnerships with NGOs for value chain wage innovation

Joint development of wage management solutions with suppliers

Expansion into markets valuing fair wage value chains

Clients demanding certified fair wage practices in the value chain

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

Implementation of DEI requirements for suppliers

Support for anti-discrimination training in the value chain

Implementation of anti-discrimination programs for suppliers

Development of guidelines for equal opportunity in the value chain

Establishment of protocols to ensure equal treatment by suppliers

Collaboration with NGOs for value chain equity advocacy

Partnerships for best practices in value chain equity

Public recognition of diversity leadership in the value chain

Promotion of achievements in value chain diversity management

Discriminatory practices by suppliers

Suppliers failing to implement DEI policies

Neglect of equal opportunity in supplier selection

Absence of equal opportunity criteria in supplier contracts

Non-compliance with anti-discrimination laws by suppliers

Suppliers failing to meet legal requirements for equal treatment

Poor communication on diversity in the value chain

Lack of transparency on diversity and inclusion for suppliers

Neglect of feedback on diversity from value chain workers

Failure to address diversity-related concerns from suppliers

Regulatory fines for discrimination in the value chain

Authorities increase enforcement of anti-discrimination laws for suppliers