The Universal Transparency Framework
An illustrative taxonomy of over 150 possible data points
This framework demonstrates the breadth and depth of ethical data made accessible via 2D barcode technology.
WR-1: Labour Rights & Worker Welfare
- WR-1.01 Fair wages
- WR-1.02 Living-wage commitment
- WR-1.03 Safe/healthy conditions
- WR-1.04 Reasonable hours
- WR-1.05 Overtime compensation
- WR-1.06 Child labour prevention
- WR-1.07 Forced-labour prevention
- WR-1.08 No recruitment fees
- WR-1.09 Freedom of association
- WR-1.10 Collective bargaining
- WR-1.11 Equal pay for equal work
- WR-1.12 Non-discrimination
- WR-1.13 Grievance mechanisms
- WR-1.14 Whistle-blower protection
- WR-1.15 Harassment prevention
- WR-1.16 Migrant-worker rights
- WR-1.17 Social protection/benefits
- WR-1.18 Ethical recruitment
- WR-1.19 Supplier labour audits
- WR-1.20 Worker representation
- WR-1.21 Labour-risk reporting
- WR-1.22 Labour training
WR-2: Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
- WR-2.01 Gender equality leadership
- WR-2.02 LGBTQ+ protections
- WR-2.03 Rainbow Tick/Equivalent
- WR-2.04 Gender Tick accreditation
- WR-2.05 Racial diversity targets
- WR-2.06 Inclusive hiring policies
- WR-2.07 Minority/Indigenous representation
- WR-2.08 Cultural-competence training
- WR-2.09 Pay-gap transparency
- WR-2.10 Family-friendly policies
- WR-2.11 Diverse supplier support
- WR-2.12 Anti-discrimination enforcement
WR-3: Human Rights Impact
- WR-3.01 Public UNGP policy
- WR-3.02 Due diligence summary
- WR-3.03 Modern-slavery statement
- WR-3.04 Indigenous engagement
- WR-3.05 Land-rights protection
- WR-3.06 Access-to-remedy outcomes
- WR-3.07 Community health safeguards
- WR-3.08 Human-rights impact (HIRA)
- WR-3.09 Incident transparency
- WR-3.10 Vulnerable group support
- WR-3.11 Worker-voice documentation
- WR-3.12 HR Org partnerships
EJ-1: Fair Trade & Economic Justice
- EJ-1.01 Fair pricing transparency
- EJ-1.02 Long-term partnerships
- EJ-1.03 Smallholder pre-financing
- EJ-1.04 Local sourcing value
- EJ-1.05 Profit-sharing models
- EJ-1.06 Prompt payment commitment
- EJ-1.07 Producer cooperative support
- EJ-1.08 Social enterprise buying
- EJ-1.09 Social-enterprise disclosure
- EJ-1.10 Responsible purchasing charter
- EJ-1.11 Micro-enterprise support
- EJ-1.12 Margin distribution equity
- EJ-1.13 Producer community empowerment
AW-1: Animal Welfare Standards
- AW-1.01 Testing prohibition policy
- AW-1.02 Leaping Bunny/PETA Approved
- AW-1.03 Ethical material sourcing
- AW-1.04 Farm-animal welfare
- AW-1.05 Transport/slaughter compliance
- AW-1.06 By-product transparency
- AW-1.07 Animal-welfare audits
- AW-1.08 OIE standard adherence
- AW-1.09 Wildlife-trade prohibition
- AW-1.10 Fur/Angora/Exotic bans
- AW-1.11 Public welfare charter
- AW-1.12 High-welfare scheme engagement
- AW-1.13 Material traceability
- AW-1.14: Sentience-based welfare standards
- AW-1.15: Industrial-confinement prohibition
ST-1: Supply-Chain Traceability
- ST-1.01 Full supplier disclosure
- ST-1.02 Country/Facility of origin
- ST-1.03 Supplier code of conduct
- ST-1.04 Supplier ethical risk ratings
- ST-1.05 High-risk commodity sourcing
- ST-1.06 Conflict-mineral declarations
- ST-1.07 Audit standards (SA8000/SMETA)
- ST-1.08 Corrective-action tracking
- ST-1.09 Anti-corruption controls
- ST-1.10 Supply-chain mapping
- ST-1.11 Subcontracting verification
- ST-1.12 Local-supplier preference
- ST-1.13: Standard Equivalence (Import Verification)
- ST-1.14: Regulatory Floor Alignment
ST-2: Verification & Reporting
- ST-2.01 B Corp certification
- ST-2.02 Fairtrade accreditation
- ST-2.03 Living Wage certification
- ST-2.04 GS1 Digital Link compliance
- ST-2.05 2D Barcode implementation
- ST-2.06 ESG Annual Reporting
- ST-2.07 Audit summary access
- ST-2.08 Structured data (JSON/PDF)
- ST-2.09 Independent verification
GI-1: Governance & Integrity
- GI-1.01 Anti-bribery policy
- GI-1.02 Lobbying transparency
- GI-1.03 Responsible-tax conduct
- GI-1.04 Board-level ESG oversight
- GI-1.05 Remuneration fairness
- GI-1.06 Conflict-of-interest policy
- GI-1.07 Ethics committee details
- GI-1.10 Algorithmic/AI fairness
- GI-1.12 Ethical breach disclosure
GI-2: Community & Social Investment
- GI-2.01 Local development projects
- GI-2.02 Education/Skills Training
- GI-2.03 Health/Sanitation programmes
- GI-2.04 Disaster-relief support
- GI-2.05 Local job creation
- GI-2.08 Social-ent incubation
- GI-2.09 Charitable donations
- GI-2.11 Impact measurement reports
- GI-2.12 Social return ROI
CI-1: Disability Inclusion Standards
- CI-1.01 Disability employment
- CI-1.02 Physical workplace access
- CI-1.03 Digital accessibility (WCAG)
- CI-1.04 Accessible packaging/Braille
- CI-1.05 Career path for disabled
- CI-1.06 Assistive-tech provision
- CI-1.07 Disability-owned suppliers
- CI-1.08 Neurodiversity awareness
- CI-1.10 Valuable 500 membership
CC-1: Cultural Compliance
- CC-1.01 Halal compliance
- CC-1.02 Kosher compliance
- CC-1.03 Vegan/vegetarian labeling/li>
- CC-1.04 Other cultural/faith‑based certifications (e.g., Jain, Buddhist, etc.)
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