Membership

ETI is a membership organisation focused on addressing human rights issues in supply chains.

We have a tripartite membership structure with company, NGO and trade union members. The commitments for each member type are set out in the ETI Member Charter.

Grapes on the vine, a worker in the background

The unique expertise and experience of our secretariat and trade union and NGO members enables ETI to guide and hold our company members to account on their progress.

Together, we work to support company members to adopt a human rights due diligence approach, strengthening their supply chains in line with legislation. All ETI company members receive exclusive access to resources, workshops and events. Here’s how we support company members:

ETI Progression Framework

Our Progression Framework guides companies from where they are, to where they need to be. This includes support to undertake a gap analysis of current practices, and the development of an action plan focused on a human rights due diligence approach and structured around the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Group progression workshops

Company members gain access to regular, interactive workshops on specific topics and issues impacting human rights in supply chains including identifying risks, developing strategy and remediating supply chain issues. ETI invites company, NGO and trade union members to speak on their areas of expertise and share examples of good practice, with opportunities for all participants to engage and share their learning.

Corporate Transparency Framework

We are driving improvement on transparency and public reporting among our company members. ETI’s Coporate Transparency Framework enables company members to report publicly on their human rights due diligence process in a trusted and credible format, covering areas such as governance structures, risk assessment and supply chain transparency. Our approach also prepares company members for new legislative reporting requirements.

Collective action

ETI members commit to working together to address complex and underlying human rights risks in their supply chains. This can range from shaping industry standards, to influencing emerging legislation and collaborating on joint responses to emerging issues. Our tripartite membership and governance makes ETI uniquely placed to facilitate meaningful stakeholder engagement and collective action for businesses together with trade unions and NGO members, which is an expectation of emerging legislation.

ETI programmes

Through ETI membership; companies, trade unions, and NGOs can participate in targeted localised and international initiatives to address human rights risks in global supply chains. From gender-based violence to climate impacts on workers, members have the opportunity to learn from and implement practical solutions to prevent, mitigate and remedy their salient risks. Explore some of our current initiatives.

ETI membership enables businesses to undertake their human rights due diligence with unmatched expertise, credibility and leverage.

Why your company should join ETI

Support and collaboration – businesses cannot tackle human rights issues alone. Businesses need support, collaboration, and external stakeholder engagement to address the issues workers face.

Understanding risk – Businesses must be able to identify risks workers face and specifically understand salient issues in their supply chains.

Meet legislation – With global pressure to strengthen business and human rights legislation, those ahead of the curve are better placed to adapt.

Protect your brand – Consumers are increasingly motivated by company ethics. Demonstrating respect for human rights builds trust and strengthens brand integrity.

Supply chain resilience – From climate change to future pandemics, investing in people and sustainable business models is critical to long-term resilience.

Investors – With increasing focus on environmental and social governance, investor risk analysis places value on not only strong but ethical business-supplier relationships, mitigating risk of disruption and disrepute.