"Six years on from the Spectrum tragedy, a draft protocol for dealing with industrial disasters will be discussed. This could not be more timely as stakeholders grapple with the aftermath of recent fires."

"A sustainable banana economy remains a distant goal. The good news is that this goal is now shared by most of the big players and a growing handful of governments - not just the trade unions and small farmers themselves."

"My first few months at ETI have provided a fantastic opportunity to learn about ETI's many strengths - not least the commitment and engagement of our membership - and to start to introduce some fresh perspectives into our thinking."

"With each new incident it becomes clearer that the garment industry in Bangladesh is in crisis."

Brands and retailers are far more interested in this group than they are the ethical activists - or the ostriches, for that matter.

"A lot can be done by organisations like ETI and others to train people up and raise their awareness, but we need leadership from the top."

We often hear that South Africa is going through a process of transformation - what does that mean for its million farm workers?

The government's recent spending review could open up opportunities for integrating ethics into public procurement.

Let's not forget the lessons that Delhi has taught us. We'd do so at the peril of all the workers involved in our big event - and all the ones to come.

The Channel 4 Dispatches programme ‘Fashion's Dirty Secret' (8 November) exposed the unacceptable working conditions endured by some of the people who make clothes for the UK high street.

"It's time for a radical rethink of the whole approach that the electronic industry is taking to working conditions in its supply chains."

What can we learn from the eco fashion crowd - aside from whether harem pants will still be hot next Spring?