Fair wages paid throughout our supply chainCloseDictionary termSupply chainupstream focus (services, transport/logistics excluded)Read the full definition →

Define 'fair' (living wageCloseDictionary termLiving wageThe wage level necessary to afford a decent standard of living for workers and their families, earned during normal working hours and calculated for a particular country or place.Read the full definition → benchmarkCloseDictionary termBenchmarkA defined reference point or comparative standard used to interpret performance, set expectations or assess whether a result is stronger, weaker or different from an appropriate comparator.Read the full definition →); wage data across direct suppliers; methodology named.

BenchmarkCloseDictionary termBenchmarkA defined reference point or comparative standard used to interpret performance, set expectations or assess whether a result is stronger, weaker or different from an appropriate comparator.Read the full definition →-based wage evidence.

Payroll/auditCloseDictionary termAuditA systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining objective evidence and evaluating it against defined criteria to determine the extent to which requirements are fulfilled.Read the full definition → data substantiationCloseDictionary termSubstantiationThe documented body of relevant, reliable and current evidence that supports the exact wording, scope, comparison and overall impression of a claim before and while it is communicated.Read the full definition →.

Product-level claims need an adequate and proper testCloseDictionary termAdequate and proper testProduct-level environmental benefit claim requires testing **before** the claim; test must fit the claim's representationRead the full definition →; business/activity-level claims need substantiationCloseDictionary termSubstantiationThe documented body of relevant, reliable and current evidence that supports the exact wording, scope, comparison and overall impression of a claim before and while it is communicated.Read the full definition → (the internationally recognised methodology requirement was repealed); reverse onus remains; private Tribunal access for business-level claims was removed.

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Wage data vs benchmarkCloseDictionary termBenchmarkA defined reference point or comparative standard used to interpret performance, set expectations or assess whether a result is stronger, weaker or different from an appropriate comparator.Read the full definition → on file.