Our Vision is a World Where People Work Under Safe, Fair, and Legal Conditions.
Verité® provides the knowledge and tools to eliminate the most serious labor and human rights abuses in global supply chains. Learn more >
CUMULUS Forced Labor Screen™
Member-companies access a technology-driven platform that maps labor supply chains and proactively screens for forced labor risk. Learn more
Assessments
We conduct comprehensive audits to provide insight into working conditions in global supply chains. Learn more
Research
We undertake research on key issues in responsible sourcing, providing an objective view of labor conditions. Learn more
Training
We design and deliver training programs that improve social responsibility programs, build auditor skills, and empower workers. Learn More
Consulting
We guide companies in strengthening supply chain management systems to proactively control risks. Learn more
Across sectors, industries, and countries, we develop tools, implement programs, and conduct research to take aim at serious labor issues.
Sector Expertise: Agriculture | Apparel | Construction | Electronics | Extractives | Financial Services | Food & Beverage | Footwear | Hard Goods | Healthcare | Hospitality | Pharmaceuticals | Toys
Focus Issues: Forced Labor | Human Trafficking | Child Labor | Unethical Recruitment | Transparency and Due Diligence
The Latest at Verité
Message from Our CEO, Shawn MacDonald: Standing Firm in Challenging Times
We find ourselves in increasingly volatile and challenging times for human rights and labor rights globally, with hard-won protections facing new challenges every day. Now, we face a critical and systematic dismantling of worker protections: the elimination of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) programs through deliberate, far-reaching cuts. This devastating action destroys decades of progress by gutting 69 essential programs—representing more than $500 million—that fought child labor, forced labor, and other labor abuses across 40 countries.
Engaging Driver Unions through Cross-Border Collaboration in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
Building on the 2016 joint declaration between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to combat human trafficking and child labor, Verité’s Forced Labor Indicators Project (FLIP) is strengthening collaboration between these two West African nations.
Since 2018 in Ghana, and 2021 in Côte d’Ivoire, Verité has fostered coalition-building through Technical Working Groups (TWGs), uniting diverse stakeholders to raise awareness of forced labor and human trafficking, influence policies, and drive national-level change through collaborative expertise.
Dear Sustainability Director
Andrea Galvez, Verité’s First Mile Due Diligence Lead on why brands need to take supplier engagement seriously.
In today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape, due diligence is no longer just a buzzword it’s a critical component of sustainable and ethical business practices. As directors of Sustainability, CSR, or Supply Chain Management for multinational brands, you’re likely grappling with a significant shift: the transition from voluntary to mandatory due diligence.
