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ETI's Theory of change

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  • 13 October 2022
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Theory of change
ETI strategy
Meaningful stakeholder engagement
ETI Theory of Change

A theory of change describes the links between what an organisation or programme does, its activities and interventions, and the outcomes and impact that it seeks to achieve, taking into account the context and key externalities.

Our theory of change connects what we do day to day, our ability to convene and influence members and the outputs of this work. It also reflects the change company members affect in their supply chains, impacting approximately 15 million workers and collectively influencing responsible business practices at large.

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