Responsible purchasing practices in manufacturing industries

The Purchasing Practices in Manufacturing initiative by the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), supported by the Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS), aimed to explore how the principles outlined in the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices (CFRPP) for apparel and textiles (A&T) could be applied across a range of manufacturing sectors.

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Responsible purchasing practices in European legislation

How the human rights aspects of CSDDD relate to the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices in Manufacturing Industries (CFRPP MI).

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ETI welcomes the adoption of the EU Forced Labor Regulation (EUFLR)

The EUFLR prohibits the circulation of products made with forced labour within the EU market.

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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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Human Rights Due Diligence legislation tracker

Key pieces of global legislation that impact human rights due diligence in global supply chains

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Human rights due diligence in challenging contexts: Joint ETIs report

Practical examples of how companies operating in or sourcing from challenging contexts are managing human rights risks, in line with the UNGPs and the OECD guidelines.

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Joint Letter calling for EU policymakers to adopt the CSDDD

Together with over 40 different stakeholders from the business community, financial sector, NGOs and trade unions, we have joined forces and sent a letter to EU policymakers.

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ETI Impact report 2021-23

We're pleased to share our Impact report, 2021-23

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To protect displaced workers in humanitarian crises, businesses need to strengthen their human rights due diligence

Guidance from Anti-Slavery International and La Strada International for businesses to support the recruitment and employment of people displaced by conflict and address modern slavery risk in value chains through heightened human rights due diligence.

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European Parliament adopts strongest position on corporate sustainability due diligence to date

Sustainable Textile Initiative: Together for Change (STITCH) applauds the European Parliament's ambitious position on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), voted for on 1 June 2023

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