Executive Action Brief for Living Wages

Enabling executives to drive prosperity and stability through living wages 

The new Executive Action Brief highlights why paying a living wage is a powerful lever for tackling inequality and strengthening business. Today, more than 1 billion working people – one-third of all workers – earn less than they need for a decent standard of living. Yet, only 17% of the world’s largest companies work with suppliers on issues like forced labor and living wages. Companies that pay a living wage see real benefits: 93% report business gains, 87% improved reputation, and 75% increased motivation and retention. 

This brief provides a roadmap for implementing living wages within organizations and across supply chains, helping companies attract and retain talent, enhance brand value, and mitigate financial and regulatory risks. It also outlines how to influence system-level change through government action, industry standards, and investor engagement. 

Download the brief to learn how your business can invest in people, boost resilience, and drive sustainable growth through living wages.