When was the ethical trading initiative founded

ETI focuses on protecting the rights of workers throughout the supply chain. It brings together companies, trade unions and NGOs, and supports companies to uphold labour standards in the supply chain.

Companies from all industries can become member of ETI. Currently, ETI has more than 90 members, out of which over 70 are businesses. ETI has developed a Base Code of labour practice that states the minimum requirements producers need to implement to safeguard adequate working conditions.

It addresses issues such as free choice of employment, freedom to join unions, safe and humane working conditions, no use of child or forced labour and payment of fair living wages. London: ETI. Marking our first decade. Hughes, A. Journal of Economic Geography, 1 , — Hugues, A. Journal of Economic Geography, 7 , — Roberts, S.

Supply chain specific? Understanding the patchy success of ethical sourcing initiatives. Journal of Business Ethics, 44 2—3 , — Schaller, S. Migration has always been a feature of labour markets. But in , with over four million of its citizens fleeing conflict, Syria dominates headlines and migrant working re-emerges as a crisis. Working conditions in Turkey which is the third largest exporter of clothes and footwear to Europe becomes a particular concern for international brands.

The aim is to embed reform and encourage better employment conditions for both Syrian and Turkish workers. The aim is also to encourage local leadership. In October, we release our new online company reporting framework. Based on the UNGPs and our due diligence framework , it is designed to help corporate members embrace and incorporate into their policies and practices a greater commitment to transparency and accountability, and to raise their ethical trading standards.

There is an increasing recognition that the complexity of global supply chains is resulting in a profound lack of visibility, and that this brings significant risks; not only for workers but for business too. Against this backdrop, our new digital reporting framework, Perspective , will give corporate members access to new insights through data analytics and other functionalities, with the aim of driving further change in business practices.

As it develops, it will incentivise members to think more strategically about their ethical trade activities. It will also give us a better understanding of what our corporate members are doing to concretely address labour rights issues in their supply chains. ETI marked its 20th anniversary year with a number of special activities, including a major conference on responsible supply chains attended by over 60 speakers from across the tripartite membership, and over delegates.

We also established an office in India, scaled up our Social Dialogue initiative in Bangladesh, and secured Home Office funding to improve the rights of migrant workers in Malaysia.

We delivered extensive Covid support to members in the form of resources, guidance, and collaboration and learning opportunities. And we produced our first annual impact report. While ethical trade has come a long way since ETI started more than 20 years ago, millions of people still endure inadequate, sometimes shocking conditions at work. This means that we are needed as much now as in Keep up to date on ethical trade and our work by subscribing to our updates:.

For insight, resources and training, head to our main website: www. Everyone agrees that something should and could be done about the working conditions of people … who produce goods for our High Street. The Ethical Trading Initiative is an important first step and will provide a common approach to enable change. By the end of the year they are joined by 7 others. Company members number 24, rising by 10 members during the year.

In response to demand from members, we introduce training seminars and publish an ethical trade workbook. By the end of our membership numbers 29 companies, 4 trade union confederations and 15 NGOs. We publish a draft Homeworkers Guide. Members report on 7, audits undertaken and 1, improvement actions at supplier sites. Company membership rises to By the end of , we have 36 corporate members.

In the South African context, it's important not to force people to do things. It's about wooing people, building trusting relationships and winning over their confidence. Three million workers are covered by ETI company members' codes of conduct. We offer 4, hours of training on ethical trade. In our membership grows to 52 companies with leverage over more than 38, suppliers. Members employ over full-time equivalent staff in ethical trade teams. I have now started keeping a record book and make sure every transaction is recorded in it.

It is evidence for the work we have done and the payments received. As in the UK and Norway, it brings together business, the trade union movement and civil society. The training helped elected worker representatives develop a new sense of camaraderie and confidence. Join the Good On You community to discover even more ethical and sustainable fashion.

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