How can businesses identify child labour risks beyond their first-tier suppliers? How can brands stay informed about emerging risks and changing HRDD requirements? And how can companies collaborate to address systemic challenges in complex supply chains?

The CRIB Working Group helps businesses answer these questions through a confidential network for peer learning, knowledge exchange and joint action. Members receive regular insights from The Centre’s global teams, alongside practical resources and opportunities to strengthen their child rights and HRDD strategies.

• Stay informed about child labour risks and HRDD legislation 
  Receive regular child labour risk alerts, emerging hotspot updates, industry trends and regulatory developments, drawing on The Centre's global experience and local insights.

• Access the global Child Labour Risk Index 
  Gain exclusive access to The Centre's evidence-based Global Child Labour Risk Index, providing country-level insights to help businesses identify and prioritise child labour risks across sourcing regions. New country profiles are added monthly.

• Collaborate on joint initiatives
  Explore opportunities to work with The Centre and fellow CRIB members on multi-stakeholder initiatives, including Child Rights Action Hubs addressing child labour and high-risk sourcing regions.

• Rapid response to child labour cases
  Gain guaranteed access to The Centre’s Child Labour Rapid Response service for fast, effective action in the event of suspected cases within your supply chain.

• Join expert-led meetings and workstreams
  Participate in regional CRIB working group meetings in Hong Kong, New York, London and online. Access selected thematic workstreams, peer exchanges and events hosted by The Centre and its partners. 

• Get priority access to research & case studies
  Access the latest research, legal updates, industry insights and case studies from The Centre, with practical recommendations to strengthen child rights due diligence and responsible business practices. 

• Access the exclusive CRIB Working Group online platform
  Access the latest research, legal updates, industry insights and case studies from The Centre, with practical recommendations to strengthen child rights due diligence and responsible business practices. Use the members-only platform to access:

  
  

• The global Child Labour Risk Index 

• Interactive child labour risk map 

• Regularly updated child labour data from The Centre’s work

• Alerts on emerging child labour risks and hotspots

• Comprehensive resource library

• Country-specific factsheets

• An interactive map tracking global HRDD regulations

HONG KONG MEETING (In-person)

Date: Friday, February 19, 2027
Format: In-person. Meeting venue tbc
Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (HKT)

GLOBAL MEETING (Online)
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Format: Online via Zoom
Time: 9 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. (GMT)  |  10 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. (CET)  |  5 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. (HKT)

US MEETING (in-person and online)
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2027
Format: In-person or online via Zoom
Time: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ET)  |  9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (PT)  |  6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (CET)

LONDON MEETING (In-person only)
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2027
Format: In person. Meeting venue tbc
Time: 9 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. (GMT)

Contact us to discuss how CRIB membership can benefit your company.