On UK Anti Slavery Day 2019, ETI's Head of Modern Slavery Cindy Berman reflects on what we've learned, and what we haven't. And in a series of 'mini blogs', outlines some of the things key stakeholders can do to drive longstanding change.
Audits are not the answer when it comes to tackling modern slavery, because it lurks in the dark parts of the supply chains that audits can’t reach. Cindy Berman, ETI’s Head of Modern Slavery, urges companies to make a genuine commitment to transparency
Anti-Slavery Day came about through an Act in the UK parliament in 2010. It designated 18 October every year as a day to acknowledge that millions of men, women and children continue to be victims of slavery, depriving them of basic human dignity and freedom
Today marks the second year of Oxfam’s Behind the Barcodes initiative, where major supermarkets are rated on how they support workers in their global supply chains.
Ethical Trading Initiative is one of 34 signatories of a letter calling on the Prime Minister of Thailand to take action to protect recent reforms to the country’s fisheries regulations.
ETI members Cop and Marks and Spencer have joined forces to develop a toolkit offering practical support to businesses in tackling the common challenges associated with multiple cultures and languages among supply chain workers.
Remaining silent about caste discrimination in global supply chains is fueling modern slavery, child labour and the exploitation of workers in South Asia, according to new ETI Base Code guidance for companies published today.
This month we're pleased to introduce new member Alsico UK, one of Europe’s largest producers of work clothing, delivering over 18 million garments and work uniforms annually to its customers.
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