Ethical Tea Partnership - ETP

At a glance This document provides an overview of the Ethical Tea Partnership standard system. Ethical Tea Partnership is one of the several standard systems that are referenced in Standards Map, the interactive web-based tool on private standards developed by the T4SD program of ITC.

What is the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) ETP: facts and figures

The Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) is an alliance of tea packers who • ETP has been organizing the monitoring of estates in its members’ are working together to improve the sustainability of the tea sector. supply chain for 12 years. The ETP members share a vision of a thriving industry that is socially just and environmentally sustainable. The companies involved range from major multi-nationals, whose brands are found in most kitchens Support and supermarkets, to privately owned specialists producing ‘boutique’ blends. Together they cover around 50 brands, which are on sale in ETP provides free of charge support services to tea producers including over 100 countries. training, access to tools and information. These support services activities are facilitated by the ETP Regional Managers who build relationships with tea producers and support them to participate effectively in the ETP programme. From June to December 2010, ETI has expanded their health What products are covered by the standard and safety training from China into Indonesia, the Ethical Trading Initiative system (ETI) discrimination and harassment training in Kenya and introduced training in safe use of agrochemicals in China. The agrochemicals training will be Tea. expanded into Sri Lanka in 2011, as will training on wildlife and environment which has been running in India.

What are the key features of the standard system ETP Contact Details

• ETP collaborates with both Rainforest Alliance and The Ethical Tea Partnership UTZ CERTIFIED. ETP is now placed to help improve tea The Chandlery sustainability after entering into a new partnership with the 50 Westminster Bridge Road Fairtrade Foundation. • ETP works directly with producers through a network London SE1 7QY of Regional Managers based in India, China, Indonesia, UK Kenya and Sri Lanka. + 44 (0) 20 7953 7664 • The fundamental principles of the ETP standard are those [email protected] of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code which is closely based on International Labour Organisation (ILO) www.ethicalteapartnership.org Conventions. The Ethical Tea Partnership is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative. In addition, the ETP standard includes environmental provisions.

Source: Standards Map, Market Analysis Tools, International Trade Centre and the Ethical Tea Partnership, Last up-date: May 2011 http://www.ethicalteapartnership.org. For more information, visit Standards Map or send us an e-mail: [email protected]. The ETP standard system is currently operational in the following countries and regions .

Detailed maps highlighting countries where certification / verification is possible and countries where certified products / services are sold can be generated on ITC’s Standards Map website.

10 countries

ASIA China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka AFRICA Kenya, Malawi, United Republic of Tanzania, Zimbabwe SOUTH AMERICA Argentina, Brazil

How to become a member of ETP

The members of the Ethical Tea Partnership include tea packers providing merchandise to companies ranging from large multinationals to small privately owned companies. To become a member, contact ETP.

The following table provides an overview of the ETP standard principles and requirements and related compliance policies covering social, environmental and economic areas applied in production, processing and trade.

Explanation of Standards Map’s interpretation of compliance policies in the Ethical Tea Partnership standard system: Immediate Requirement: ETP Standard Principles, Criteria and Indicators are presented in Standards Map as “Immediate requirements” when the principles and criteria are expressed in terms of “...must / shall...”. Recommendation: ETP Standard Principles, Criteria and Indicators are presented in Standards Map as “recommendations” when the principles and criteria are expressed in terms of “...should...”.

Environment Social Economic

Soil Social/human rights Soil conservation/erosion Gender issues Soil related nutrients and fertility Women’s rights at work Cultural/religion rights (ILO 169) Forest Indigenous rights Reforestation of depleted forests and Minority rights woodlands Active support of community services Protection of forests against logging and/or burning Work/labor rights Conversion of forests to other uses Conditions of work Chemicals Safety at work (ILO 184)

Immediate requirements List of prohibited chemicals Training on safety issues Integrated Pest/Crop Management Safe work environment (IPM/ICM) systems Safety equipments and emergency Equipment and training on chemical kits use Safe handling chemicals Storage/disposal/waste Healthy work conditions Management of chemicals Access to safe drinking water Weed control Access to sanitary facilities at work Access to medical assistance/ Biodiversity insurance Habitat and/or eco-system No forced labor (ILO 29&105) Wildlife No use of physical violence Flora density/diversity Child labor prohibited (ILO 182) Acquaculture density/diversity Condition of employment Ecological niches Contract labour policies and Conversion of primary land use practices Written contracts Waste Seasonal - partial labour issues Waste management - collection, addressed treatment, disposal Leave days clearly specified Reduction of waste through Minimum wage requirements prevention Living wages to cover basic human Reuse of materials to reduce waste services/savings Recycle waste which cannot be Minimum age (ILO 138) prevented Maximum number of working hours Pollution management set Composting Workers empowerment Disposal of waste Freedom of association (ILO 87) Fire / explosives use Collective Bargaining (ILO 98) Restricted based on certain No discrimination at work (ILO 111) conditions Joint committes

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Water Use in areas of scarcity/high risks Defined use/management strategies Reduction of water through prevention Reuse of materials to reduce waste Recycle water Disposal of grey waters and run off

Energy use/management requirements Reduce energy use Renewable energy Immediate requirements Solar/hydro/other Energy efficiency

Other Harvesting/post-harvesting practices Settlement - infrastructure and buildings

Social/human rights Promotion/enhancement of education Housing and sanitary facilities in place Gender issues Health and safety of women

Work/labor rights Conditions of work Training requirements on site

Recommendations Condition of employment Contract labour policies and practices Transparency of employment practices Timely payment of wages Pensions and social security benefits Equal remuneration (ILO 100) Workers empowerment Joint committees