Discover how a European industrial leader implemented Anker-compliant living wage strategies across their global value chain.
CLIENT Challenges
In today’s socially responsible landscape, European Fortune 500 companies must ensure equitable wage practices throughout their value chains. This commitment addresses:
- CSRD compliance
- Consumer expectations
- Reputational risk management
- Supplier social performance
A leading European industrial company aimed to:
- Assess wage practices of strategic suppliers
- Implement the Anker methodology
- Automate Human Resources data collection
- Ensure CSRD regulatory compliance (ESRS S1/S2)
our approach
Ksapa deployed a comprehensive 5-step approach:
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Strategic Calibration
- Selected strategic suppliers based on risk exposure and buyer influence
- Defined the geographical scope
- Identified target populations to facilitate supplier engagement
- Aligned with ESRS standards to harmonize data quality and comparability
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Optimized Data Collection
- Standardized data collection for suppliers
- Engaged HR teams and supplier contacts
- Automated processes
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In-Depth Gap Analysis
- Assessed wage disparities
- Benchmarked using the Anker methodology
- Ensured compliance with IDH guidelines validated by ESRS
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Tailored Remediation Plan
- Short-term actions
- Medium-term strategy
- Long-term vision
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Continuous Support
- Monitored progress
- Provided implementation support
- Trained teams
results & impacts
Our intervention led to:
- Identifying and correcting wage gaps
- Improving employee satisfaction
- Enhancing regulatory compliance
- Securing the supply chain
- Boosting the brand image of both buyer and suppliers
Future steps include automating data collection updates using Ksapa’s digital solution, SUTTI, to engage employees while maintaining supplier-specific processes.
Take Action Now
Looking to assess and improve wage practices in your value chain?
Contact our experts to:
- Discover our SUTTI tool
- Evaluate your specific needs
- Initiate a living wage analysis throughout your value chain
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Contact us now:
📧 Email : contact@ksapa.org
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