Aldi vows to guarantee living wages and living incomes in its supply chains

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German discounter Aldi is committed to guaranteeing a socially responsible supply chain. The retailer’s recently published International Position Statement on Living Wages and Living Incomes states: “Living wages and living incomes are an integral part of human rights and are essential if we want to address inequality and eradicate poverty … [and we] will strive to create lasting change in our global supply chains by strengthening our responsible purchasing practices, which have a direct impact on working conditions, wages and incomes.” In their statement, Aldi also makes commitments to increased transparency and traceability in its supply chains, as well as collaboration with industry stakeholders towards greater sustainability and promoting freedom of association and collective bargaining.