Investigating fairness in global supply chains: applying an extension of the living wage to the Western European clothing supply chain.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This paper explores the issue of fairness in global supply chains. Taking the Western European clothing supply chain as a case study, we demonstrate how applying a normative indicator in Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) can contribute academic and practical insights into debates on fairness. To do so, we develop a new indicator that addresses some of the limitations of the living wage for SLCA.

Methods

We extend the standard form of living wage available for developing countries to include income tax and social security contributions. We call this extension 'living labour compensation'. Using publically available data, we estimate net living wages, gross living wages, and living labour compensation rates for Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) in 2005. We then

SUBMITTER: Mair S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6428394 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature