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Virtual round table:
Advancing living wages in the sugarcane sector

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We invite you to join us for an exclusive Virtual Roundtable on living wages in the sugarcane sector, designed for buyers and private sector leaders in the sugar supply chain. Together, we’ll explore groundbreaking insights from a pioneering pilot project coordinated by CNV Internationaal, with the support of IDH and Hershey’s, focused on establishing a sustainable living wage methodology for vulnerable workers in the sugarcane industry.

Date : Tuesday November 19th
Time : 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM CET / 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Hosts: CNV Internationaal, IDH, and Platform Living Wage Financials

Event highlights

  • Pilot Project Presentation: Discover the pilot project that CNV has been coordinating with the support of IDH and Hershey’s. This project focuses on developing a triangulation for a living wage methodology for the most vulnerable workers in the sugarcane sector (developed by the Anker Research Institute);
  • Lessons Learned: Gain valuable insights from the project’s results and how these lessons can shape next steps for implementing living wages in the sugar supply chain.
  • Engaging Open Dialogue: Join a safe and open conversation with other companies active in the sugarcane supply chain to explore opportunities, challenges, and strategies for achieving living wages.
  • Inspiring Private Sector Stakeholder Action: Be inspired to support the living wage agenda, in the sugarcane sector.
  • Supporting initiaves and taking actionable steps Discover how to to support and take the first steps toward this shared living wage initiative for sugarcane workers.

Who should attend

This is a buyers-only event, ideal for corporate decision-makers, sustainability managers, and stakeholders in the sugarcane supply chain. 

(Note: A separate session for producers will be scheduled with a similar agenda.)

Why attend

  • Be Part of the Solution: Contribute to fair wage initiatives that enhance worker welfare and sector sustainability.
  • Lead Industry Change: Position your organization at the forefront of the living wage movement in the sugarcane sector.
  • Access Actionable Insights: Learn from a pilot that sets the benchmark for living wages, equipping you with practical steps for your company’s sustainability journey.

How to join

Join us on November 19th to take the first steps toward a shared living wage commitment across the sugarcane sector.

After registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join the session and a detailed agenda before the event.

Register now

Contact for queries

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to 

  • Daantje Bras (d.bras@cnv.nl)
  • Margaux Duchatel (duchatel@idhtrade.org)

On behalf of the CNV Internationaal team, IDH Living Wage Team, PLWF team we hope to speak to you.