ETI statement on media stories about London 2012 apparel
Recent news stories have investigated the conditions within which Olympic and Paralympic branded team kits have been produced, calling into question labour practices in some supplier factories in Indonesia.
We commend the London 2012 organising committee (LOCOG) for their vision to make these Games the most sustainable yet. While LOCOG is not one of our members, they have signalled this commitment by adopting our Base Code, an internationally recognised labour code.
The ETI Base Code sets out a number of areas where worker rights must be...