Ethical Trade Initiative
Global community urged to unite on returning democracy in Myanmar
Two years on from the military coup in Myanmar, the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) says the findings of its independent…
Can Bangladesh pinch China’s crown as the largest garment exporter? Part 2
Following on from part 1, where we looked at Bangladesh's focus on sustainability, upskilling its workforce and providing a value…
ETI urges attention on ‘gaps, loopholes’ in EU due diligence directive
The ETI says while it supports the EU's commitment to implement a regulatory approach to human rights due diligence, it is…
M&S to quit Myanmar sourcing by March 2023
In an update yesterday (11 October) M&S said it is proving impossible for its Global Sourcing Principles to be upheld…
Week in review: Overseas sourcing – a careful balancing act
On direction from the Ethical Trade Initiative, which urged garment brands and retailers sourcing overseas from Myanmar to reassess their…
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Brands urged to weigh Myanmar presence on human rights concerns
A report commissioned by The Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) has found ETI’s Base Code standards, a set of workers’ rights…
Supply chain scrutiny urged as report reveals Xinjiang human rights violations
In July, the ETI called for the OHCHR to be allowed to make an assessment of the situation in Xinjiang…
Global apparel industry issues call to action on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) sent a letter on behalf of buyers to its counterpart association in Sri…
ETI outlines steps to shield refugees from exploitation in supply chains
The ETI says it is essential businesses and their supply chain partners identify risks and take pre-emptive steps to engage…
ETI names UK Environmental Audit Committee’s Mary Creagh as chair
New ETI chair Mary Creagh is well known for her role in government, as the chair of the Environmental Audit…