UNRBHR Forum APAC 2026: Measuring Living Wage for Supply Chains

Join the Living Wage Discussion Join IDH and the World Benchmarking Alliance for an interactive discussion on how robust living wage measurement can help companies move from commitments to credible action, strengthen stakeholder trust, and support more resilient and equitable supply chains. About This Event As expectations around living wages continue to grow, companies are increasingly being asked not only what they commit to, but how credibly they understand and address wage gaps across their own operations and supply chains. Hosted by IDH and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) during the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum 2026 in Bangkok, this interactive session will explore practical approaches to measuring living wage gaps and the key choices that influence outcomes. Drawing on IDH's experience developing living wage methodologies, tools and implementation roadmaps, alongside WBA's insights into corporate performance and disclosure, participants will examine how credible wage data can support informed business decisions, meaningful social dialogue, and responsible supply chain management. Through examples from sectors including tea, aquaculture, apparel and other Asian supply chains, attendees will discuss how transparent measurement and verification can help companies, suppliers, workers and other stakeholders build trust and accelerate collective action toward living wages. Why Attend? Living wages are increasingly recognised as a critical component of responsible business conduct and a root-cause issue connected to broader human rights risks and due diligence obligations. Credible measurement of living wage gaps helps companies identify priorities, engage suppliers and workers more effectively, and build confidence among investors, civil society and regulators. This session will provide practical insights for organisations seeking to strengthen their approach to living wages and responsible supply chain management. What You Will Learn Participants will gain insights into: Why living wages matter for business resilience, human rights due diligence, investor expectations and long-term value creation.How buyers and suppliers can use wage data to strengthen accountability, inform investment decisions and drive progress towards living wages.How verification and assurance approaches can increase confidence in living wage data and reporting.How transparent wage-gap measurement can support more meaningful social dialogue and collaboration throughout supply chains.Who Should Attend? Sustainability and ESG professionalsHuman rights and responsible sourcing practitionersProcurement and supply chain leadersCompanies operating in global supply chainsSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)Investors and financial institutionsCivil society organisationsMulti-stakeholder initiatives and industry platformsSession Format Interactive deep dive session, where participants can expect: Expert insights from IDH and WBAPractical case examples from Asian supply chainsInteractive discussion and audience engagementOpportunities for peer learning and exchange This event is part of the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum 2026 programme. Registration is free, but spaces may be limited. Organizer: IDH Organizer profile: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/idh-20145828516 3,052 total attendees across organizer events on Eventbrite Discovered via Thailand, Thailand.