ETI Annual review 2005/2006 – The power of partnership

The power of partnership

At ETI we believe that retailers and brands have a huge potential – as well as a responsibility – to work in partnership with others to help improve the lives of the workers who make their products.

About us

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a unique alliance. From niche coffee companies to supermarkets and high street fashion chains, from global trade unions and international charities to small campaigning organisations, we share a vision of a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination and work in conditions of freedom, security and equity.

Together we tackle the tough questions involved in defining how global companies should go about improving conditions for workers in their supply chains. We believe the first, vital step is to adopt the ETI Base Code (see the poster on the reverse of this review). We also provide practical tools and guidance for companies seeking to source ethically and we support other initiatives that promote workers’ rights in company supply chains.

Driving change through collective action

ETI member companies are committed to driving sustained improvements in their supply chains, and their combined efforts are starting to make a real difference to workers’ lives. This annual review looks at the performance of individual company members, but also celebrates the growing impact that ETI and its constituents – companies, trade unions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) alike – have achieved by working in partnership to bring about long-term, large-scale improvements for workers.