This case study traces the rise, decline, and revival of the Tiruppur Stakeholder Forum, a multi-stakeholder initiative formed in response to labour rights concerns in India’s textile hub. It outlines how exporters, unions, brands, NGOs, and government actors have re-engaged to address ongoing challenges — including gender-based violence, migrant worker vulnerabilities, and workplace safety — as the forum works toward sustainable, sector-wide reform.

How a transnational network connecting grassroots civil society organisations across Morocco, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Italy, and Spain, was established to promote decent work and safeguard the rights of migrant workers in agriculture throughout their migration journey.

As Bangladesh entered its most turbulent period in a decade, brands faced pressure to act fast — often without the information needed to avoid placing undue pressure on suppliers and harming workers. This case study reveals how ETI filled that gap, convening stakeholders and guiding responsible decisions when they mattered most.

Amid political upheaval in Bangladesh, ETI mobilised brands, NGOs and trade unions to inform the country’s Labour Reform Commission and push for stronger protections for workers. This case reveals how coordinated, credible engagement can shape legislation in ways that individual actors cannot.

Regatta reflects on their efforts to meet ETI's Corporate Transparency Framework requirements.

The Parently Group reflects on their efforts to meet ETI's Corporate Transparency Framework requirements.

What WH Smith gained through ETI's group progression HRDD workshops

ETI chaired a steering group, tasked with overseeing an investigation into sexual abuse and harassment of workers.

This initiative seeks to develop principles to help identify and mitigate GBVH risks in commercial agriculture supply chains.

ETI and our stone company members launched a project in Rajasthan, India to support ethical sourcing of sandstone from Rajasthan.

ETI worked with homeworkers, NGOs, trade unions, retailers and brands, contractors and local organisations in Northern India to develop a set of guidelines for companies working with homeworkers.

How can we engage with those affected by crises without diverting crucial attention and resources from the crisis response?