PARTNER-LED SESSION: Activating responsible purchasing practices to deliver measurable impact on wages

Feb 11, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CC7

Description

Organised by ACT (Action, Collaboration, Transformation). This session is led by partner organisations and may not reflect the views of the OECD. This session will explore how responsible purchasing practices can be operationalised to deliver tangible improvements in wages and working conditions. Despite brands' efforts on purchasing practices, workers often see little benefits, highlighting the need to link purchasing commitments to collective bargaining and the operationalisation of the 2024 ILO conclusions on wage setting in global supply chains. Bringing together employers, trade unions, global brands, and government representatives, the session will explore the implementation of the brand-supported collective bargaining agreements in Cambodia. It will showcase how to achieve wage improvements while ensuring competitiveness and productivity through collaborative work on resilient supply chains. Please note that this session will not be livestreamed.