The Responsible Living Wage Standard (RLWS) www.livingwagestandard.com is an international certification scheme designed to help companies worldwide close wage gaps and ensure fair, transparent, and responsible remuneration for workers. It provides a structured, auditable framework to determine whether organizations meet their responsibility to guarantee that workers receive a true living wage. This certification addresses one of today’s most urgent global ESG challenges—living wages—positioning Control Union as a trusted partner in delivering measurable, credible impact.