The Roadmap to Universal Accountability
A multi-decade transformation of global trade, moving from voluntary narrative to machine-readable truth.
[ 2026 – 2027 ]
The Digital Door
Focus: Infrastructure & Standardization.
- ↗ Formal submission to the GS1 Global SMG.
- ↗ Technical pilots with Vanguard Brands.
- ↗ Securing the standard before the 2027 barcode sunset.
[ 2028 – 2030 ]
The Evidence Engine
Focus: Data Quality & Taxonomy.
- ↗ Development of the 151 Pillars Taxonomy.
- ↗ Integration with NGO databases.
- ↗ Shift to aggregated verification.
[ 2030 – 2032 ]
The Regulatory Floor
Focus: Policy & Equivalence.
- ↗ Standard Equivalence legislation.
- ↗ Digital Passport for customs.
- ↗ Level playing field.
[ 2032 – 2035 ]
Universal Accountability
Focus: AI & Real-Time Verification.
- ↗ AI worker data synthesis.
- ↗ Point-of-sale trust layer.