Global presence

ETI operates as a truly tripartite, global alliance — bringing together companies, NGOs, and trade unions — to advance human rights across international supply chains. 

A worldwide network 

• Active in over 160 countries, ETI’s broad footprint provides deep expertise and unparalleled access to critical supply chain insights  
• Regional jurisprudence & operational strength: we work closely with sister organisations in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, and run dedicated offices in Bangladesh and India  

• Our NGO members contribute global presence, specialist insights, and valuable resources  

• Our trade union affiliates represent approximately 160 million workers, ensuring we’re deeply connected to grassroots concerns wherever free trade unions operate

Strategic engagement in key regions 

We combine local insight with global reach to influence practice and policy: 

• Bangladesh & India – Our regional offices provide direct expertise to support companies sourcing from these higher-risk zones  
• Nordic countries – With ETI Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, we collaborate regionally to drive and support responsible business practice. 

We also engages in strategic, international collaboration with Global institutions: UN, ILO, and OECD 

This global positioning enables ETI to: 

1. Deliver local and international impact, improving working conditions and transparency worldwide. 
2. Shape policy and regulatory landscapes, including EU human rights due diligence, UK legislation, and other frameworks — alongside industry, civil society and trade union partners  

As one tripartite community, we tackle human rights challenges from multiple angles —operational, strategic, and legislative.