Global Living Wage Coalition Dialogue on June 18

Join SAI, Fair Labor Association, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, UEBT, Anker Research Institute and other guests as we explore the transformative potential of knowledge-action partnerships in the pursuit of living wages worldwide.

In this session, we'll delve into how the Anker Methodology has evolved over the years and its pivotal role in driving meaningful change. Through real-world examples across industries, including apparel, botanicals, and seafood, we'll explore how knowledge can be translated into action towards a future where all workers and their families can afford a decent standard of living.

Participant Spotlight: Palma Futuro

For the past five years, the Palma Futuro project has built up robust social performance systems to improve conditions for workers at every level of the palm oil supply chain in Colombia and Ecuador. As Palma Futuro comes to a close, we will be sharing stories that highlight the impact and sustainability of the project.

In the videos below, employees of Palmas del Cesar (a Palma Futuro private sector partner in Colombia) share their experience as participants of Palma Futuro's Social Performance Team and Training of Trainers program.

Recent News from Sustentar

Check out what's new from our project to build social performance systems in the tomato and chile sectors in Mexico:

Community Engagement in Chihuahua

Visit to Baja California & Baja California Sur Partners

EU passes the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The European Union passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on May 24. This is a significant step in improving the lives of workers throughout supply chains.

For companies looking to strengthen their own due diligence program, SAI has rounded up our top recommendations and linked to some resources to help you get started. Read the article on our website for ideas to:

✔️ Strengthen buyer-supplier relationships

✔️ Advance wages

✔️ Elevate workers' voices in global supply chains

Critical Role of Living Wages in the Climate Change Discussion

Carmelita Veneroso, one of ARI's researchers based in Brazil, has written a blog delving into the heart of the recent floods in Brazil. She sheds light on the gravity of the disaster and its effect on the livelihoods of thousands of people.

Visit the Anker Research Institute's website to read the recent blog post about the impact of the floods and the critical role of living wages in the climate change discussion.

Same Job, Different Wage for Migrants?

Producers in immigrant receiving countries, such as Costa Rica, often make the argument that a separate (and lower) living wage for migrants is justified. In this blog Koen Voorend, Senior Researcher, and lead author of the working paper ‘Same Job, Different Wage for Migrants?' discusses why this argument is problematic not just on the principle of equal pay for equal work but on discrimination based on nationally.

Read the blog post here.