About us

A new global standard

The Responsible Living Wage Standard was developed by an expert team of impact consultants from Peterson Solutions, in close coordination with auditors and experts on auditing processes from Control Union. We decided to address a significant gap in the market: the absence of a comprehensive, internationally applicable living wage certification founded on independent third-party certification.

As expectations for credibility and transparency in labour standards continue to rise, we designed the certification system to meet rigorous global requirements and to support meaningful improvements for workers worldwide. The standard is currently managed by Peterson Solutions and is scheduled to be transferred to an independent scheme owner organization to strengthen impartiality and transparency.

Fair wages reduce stress, improve health outcomes, and strengthen families — it’s an investment in people and communities.

— American Public Health Association

Our mission

Our mission is to support companies at any stage of their living wage journey by providing a credible, robust framework to demonstrate progress across all areas of worker rights, particularly in achieving and sustaining living wage pay. We aim to be a practical and trustworthy partner for organisations committed to improving labour conditions and building fairer, more equitable workplaces.

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The experts

Tamara is the lead of the EMEA social impact team within Peterson Solutions, with more than seven years of experience in social and environmental impact projects. In recent years, she has built deep expertise in Living Wages and Living Income, areas in which she has led multiple initiatives. Her work and commitment to these topics have positioned her to spearhead the development of this standard.

Tamara Reygers

Nicole is a consultant at Peterson Solutions with three years of experience working on social and environmental impact projects. She has remained focused on Living Wages and Living Income and contributes her expertise as part of Tamara’s team in developing the standard. Nicole brings a fresh perspective and strong dedication to advancing fair and sustainable livelihoods.

Nicole Whittingslow

Join the movement

Looking for a credible way to turn your commitments into measurable progress? The RLWS team is here to help! Feel free to reach out to us via email or LinkedIn.