Labor Practices
How brands treat workers throughout their supply chain
What We Look For
- Fair wage policies and living wage commitments
- Safe working conditions and workplace safety programs
- Third-party labor certifications (Fair Trade, SA8000)
- Supply chain transparency and supplier auditing
- Worker empowerment and union recognition
How We Score This Criterion
Brands receive higher scores when they demonstrate comprehensive, verified action in this area. We look for:
1
Documented fair wage policies and implementation
2
Third-party labor standards certifications
3
Regular supplier audits with public reporting
4
Worker safety programs and incident reporting
5
Investment in worker development and empowerment
Evidence Sources We Use
We only score based on verifiable, public evidence. For this criterion, we look at:
Labor practices reports and supplier audits
Third-party labor certifications
Wage transparency reports
Workplace safety documentation
Supply chain transparency initiatives
See This Criterion in Action
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