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We generate independent, high-quality research that sheds light on labor risks and challenges.
Our research identifies key drivers of labor and human rights risks, providing companies, investors, and advocates with the knowledge and insights needed to act ethically and source responsibly.
Insights that translate into action
We produce credible and accurate research grounded in workers’ experiences—even when labor risks and challenges are hidden or hard to document.
We translate our insights into practical tools and resources that position companies, governments, and civil society to implement effective prevention and risk mitigation.
CUMULUS Forced Labor Screen™
Verité's CUMULUS Forced Labor Screen™ uses patented technology to analyze data from labor agents and supplier facilities, identifying recruitment-related forced labor risk in supply chains. The membership-based platform proactively screens priority operations and investment portfolios for forced labor indicators.
Our approach
Worker-informed
We shed light on poorly understood problems by amplifying the voices of workers and centering their experiences in our research methodology.
Innovative
We utilize rigorous, creative, and leading-edge data gathering techniques for "hard-to-study" issues that traditional research methods often miss.
Actionable
We translate complex research into practical resources and tools focused on addressing root causes of vulnerability rather than surface-level symptoms.
Comprehensive
We engage with governments, civil society, worker representatives, academics, industry bodies and businesses of all sizes as informants and partners in research.
Our research interventions
Our research helps companies, investors, governments, and other stakeholders understand labor risks and promote evidence-based responsible sourcing and policy development.
Independent investigations
We conduct independently-funded, in-depth investigations into systemic challenges to decent work and labor rights in diverse sectors and locations, providing credible field-based insights to inform policy and interventions.
Country and sector-based labor risk assessments
Our country and sector risk assessments are built to support meaningful due diligence, shedding light on key characteristics of labor risk and helping companies, governments and agencies prioritize engagement and resource allocation.
Learn about our country and sector risk assessment servicesPractical toolkits and guidance
We develop evidence-based toolkits and guidance materials for both private sector clients and the public, translating complex labor standards into actionable steps and recommendations to prevent, address and remediate labor abuse and risk.
White papers
Our white papers on key labor topics combine expert research and practitioner insight with diverse stakeholder perspectives, designed to inform policy development, guide business strategy, and encourage collaboration for long-term solutions.
Featured project
STREAMS: Supply Chain Tracing and Engagement Methodologies
Comprehensive guidance to help businesses implement traceability systems that strengthen labor rights due diligence to combat forced labor and child labor across global supply chains.
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Responsible Sourcing Tool
Provides comprehensive global information on country- and industry-based risks of human trafficking as well as resources and guidance for addressing risks where they exist.
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Help Wanted
Practical tools for governments, brands, and civil society to promote ethical recruitment and fair employment.
Uncover the hidden dynamics that drive risk in your supply chain
Our risk assessments help you prioritize where to focus due diligence efforts based on documented labor risks in specific countries and sectors.
Country and sector risk assessments