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.

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.

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