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Frequently asked questions

Have you ever refused a company membership?

We advise companies to take time to engage in dialogue with us before submitting a formal application, so they can better understand ETI membership…

What is the difference between Foundation stage and full members?

Foundation stage membership is designed for companies that are new ETI members. During this stage, ETI provides members with structured support and…

What do you expect of members?

Our member companies adopt the ETI Base Code, which is founded on the conventions of the ILO and is an internationally recognised code of labour…

Do you grade members and where can I find that on this website?

We are not a certification scheme and make this quite clear to potential members. Companies join ETI because they are serious about improving working…

How do you hold companies to account?

Although ETI is not a regulatory body, companies that join us commit to adopting credible and effective strategies to improve conditions in their…

Where can I buy ETI-certified products?

ETI does not certify any products. Our approach is to mainstream respect for workers' rights into the day-to-day behaviour of buying companies, in a…

Are ETI members 'ethical'?

We often get asked if our member companies get some kind of endorsement or ‘badge of approval' from ETI because they are members. Being a member of…

Is it more ethical to just buy expensive clothes and avoid low-cost high street brands?

Retailers must pay suppliers a price that allows them to pay workers a wage they can afford to live on, and there is clearly a level at which low…

Should I boycott retailers with poor reputations?

There is some evidence to suggest that boycotts can help change company behaviour. However, there is a danger that boycotting may actually make the…

What sanctions do members face when they discover a labour rights issue in their supply chain?

ETI is not a regulatory body and nor do we sanction a company member if they discover labour rights issues in their supply chain. However, we take…

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