This report is written against a backdrop of evolving legislation on human rights and environmental due diligence, growing awareness of how brand purchasing practices shape working conditions, and ongoing efforts to build stronger systems for accountability.

Presentation made at OECD 2026, Extreme Heat session

The country-level guides are designed to help companies – especially brands – to apply the ETI mHREDD Guidance by raising awareness of existing laws, policies and practices in relevant production countries.

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GAIA Principle 4 case study. A farming production business faced several allegations of human rights abuses including bribery, coercion, loan sharking and GBVH by employees in and around the workplace.

ETI's session on leather supply chains at the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment & Footwear Sector, 10 February 2026

Explores what responsible business practices entail in the context of
sourcing changes, specifically when “disengaging” – that is, making substantial reductions in sourcing volumes or terminating supply chain business relationships.

Businesses are accountable for GBVH and learn from GBVH risks and reports.

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Grievance mechanisms are central to addressing GBVH. All reports must be taken seriously and treated as if they have occurred. Case study on Kakuzi’s OGM, known as SIKIKA.

Preventing GBVH requires a strong culture of fairness, equality and zero tolerance in the workplace. Case study on ETI's Equal Treatment of Workers programme.

The story behind the GAIA principles programme