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ETI base code
Modern slavery
Forced labour
This guidance provides detailed guidance on implementing ETI Base Code Clause 1 — Employment is freely chosen — in supplier relationships. It remains a valuable resource for companies working to meet the Base Code standard in practice.
For companies navigating the current legislative landscape — including the UK Modern Slavery Act, EU Forced Labour Regulation, CSDDD, and UFLPA — ETI's Forced Labour & Modern Slavery guidance cluster provides up-to-date, practical guidance reflecting the full range of obligations companies now face.
The two resources are complementary: the cluster pages below provide the broader due diligence framework; the Base Code guidance provides the depth of detail needed to implement Clause 1 specifically.
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Forced labour & modern slavery: a complete guide for business
What forced labour and modern slavery mean in practice, why the regulatory environment is intensifying, what businesses are now expected to do – and how to build an approach that goes beyond compliance.
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ETI's Corporate Transparency Framework
Details the public reporting requirements that have been set out for all ETI company members. Sets out the minimum that is expected and shows how to move towards better practices.
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Human rights due diligence (HRDD): a complete guide for business
The process of Human rights due diligence (HRDD) is the most practical and credible way for businesses to manage their human rights impacts on an ongoing basis. It is a critical cornerstone to the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
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