Information for Companies

In 2022/2023 KnowTheChain will benchmark 185 companies from the information and communications technology, food and beverage, and apparel and footwear sectors.

Our benchmarks use an updated methodology to evaluate what companies are doing to address forced labour in their supply chains. The revised methodology includes feedback from a diverse set of stakeholders including company representatives, the investor community, and civil society organisations.

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ICT Benchmark Timeline

Initial research

March – May 2022

We will undertake initial research of the company website.

Additional disclosure period

We will share the initial findings which you will have time to review over a two-month window from June. Each company will have the opportunity to have a one-hour call to discuss any questions you may have regarding the research.

Incorporating additional disclosure

August 2022

KnowTheChain research team will incorporate additional disclosure from companies.

ICT benchmark publication

November – December 2022

Food & Beverage Benchmark Timeline

Initial research

Q2 – Q3 2022

We will undertake initial research of the company website.

Additional disclosure period

We will share the initial findings which you will have time to review over a two-month window from Q4 2022. Each company will have the opportunity to have a one-hour call to discuss any questions you may have regarding the research.

Incorporating additional disclosure

Q4 2022 – Q1 2023

KnowTheChain research team will incorporate additional disclosure from companies.

Food and beverage benchmark publication

Q2 2023

Apparel & Footwear Benchmark Timeline

Initial research

Q1 2023

We will undertake initial research of the company website.

Additional disclosure period

We will share the initial findings which you will have time to review over a two-month window from Q2 2023. Each company will have the opportunity to have a one-hour call to discuss any questions you may have regarding the research.

Incorporating additional disclosure

Q2 2023

KnowTheChain research team will incorporate additional disclosure from companies.

Apparel and footwear benchmark publication

Q3 – Q4 2023

Please note this timeline may be subject to changes, but we intend to stick to it as closely as possible.