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 | Gender Discrimination | Unethical Recruitment | Transparency and Due Diligence
The Latest at Verité
Due Diligence Training for US Government Officials
The United States and other governments are creating laws and regulations to require more effective management and prevention of these risks by those who sell goods and services to the government and by those who import goods into the US and other countries. As a result, government officials of many types – from contracting and procurement officials to Congressional staff – are increasingly engaged in matters related to labor and human rights risks in global supply chains.
Verité’s CEO publishes a new book chapter on the Model Contract Clauses Project
Verité’s CEO Shawn MacDonald, who has spent more than 25 years advocating for effective labor policies and practices through civil society advocacy, contributed to the Model Contract Clauses Project with the book chapter A Supply Chain Accountability Practitioner’s Perspective on the Model Contract Clauses Project. The chapter is part of the newly published American Bar Association (ABA) book Contracts for Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains: Model Contract Clauses, Legal Analysis, and Practical Perspectives.