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Guide to buying responsibly

  • Public
  • 7 September 2017
  • Tools, Guidelines & Briefings
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Buying
Purchasing practices
Procurement
Guide to buying responsibly

Guidance for companies on purchasing practices, drawing on the findings of a collaborative supplier survey run in partnership between the joint ethical trading initiatives and the ILO, with support from SEDEX. The guide includes best practice examples and outlines the five key business practices that influence wages and working conditions.

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Membership

Grape pickers among vines
ETI membership enables businesses to undertake their human rights due diligence with unmatched expertise, credibility and leverage. 
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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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Why join ETI

Get the support you need to build a more resilient supply chain for your business.
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