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Forget blockchain. First, get the right address

17 April 2019
Natalie Grillon of the Open Apparel Registry explains how open data can jump-start collaboration for the apparel industry.

Public sector supply chains: tackling modern slavery could be a “game changer”

26 March 2019
While the main burden of responsibility for assessing business and human rights risks should be borne by public sector suppliers, governments must still show political leadership and commitment.

ETI terminates Fyffes’ membership (#Statement 8)

25 March 2019
At its 21st March meeting, ETI’s Board decided to terminate Fyffes’ membership of ETI. Fyffes has been suspended from ETI since May 2017.

Support the UK-based campaign for holiday pay

12 March 2019
In the UK, around £1.8 billion of holiday pay goes unclaimed every year. This affects around 1.8 million workers.

Three International Women’s Day lessons for supply chains

7 March 2019
The ETI Base Code Guidance on Gender Equality provides companies with a useful roadmap to guide their journey.

Improving company business models

4 March 2019
A report commissioned by ETI has investigated how business models are at the forefront of creating pressures on labour standards in global supply chains.

Defending migrant workers in Thailand: lessons for companies

28 February 2019
An open letter to the Thai government requests the dismissal of legal action by a local company against several human rights defenders, including ex-employees. It also has wider implications.

Dutch supermarket signs up to challenging #bizhumanrights policy commitments

27 February 2019
Encouraging good practice. Supermarket's new human rights and due diligence policy aligned with OECD guidelines and UNGPS.

Global implications of addressing unfair trade practices in Europe’s food chain

21 February 2019
Supporting greater fairness in the agricultural supply chain as well as post-Brexit implications.

Is fashion costing the earth?

19 February 2019
UK consumers buy more clothes per person than any other country in Europe while globally the fashion sector is reportedly the world’s third biggest manufacturing industry.

Bangladesh mass dismissals of garment workers

18 February 2019
ETI is very concerned about the recent mass dismissals of garment workers in Bangladesh. Additionally, we are troubled about the reportedly violent reaction of some of the policing authorities.

Access to remedy: getting it right for workers while reducing legal liability

13 February 2019
Research shows that where business enterprises are involved in rights abuses, victims continue to struggle to access remedy, despite basic human rights principles.

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