Ethical Trading Initiative - ETI

At a glance This document provides an overview of the Ethical Trading Initiative. The Ethical Trading Initiative 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 Trading Initiative (ETI) • The ETI Base Code specifically concerns workers’ rights. ETI does not cover organic, environmental, food safety or other similar concerns. ETI is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organizations that work in partnership to improve the lives of workers in global supply chains. ETI: facts and figures (as of December 2010) The ETI Base Code is founded on the conventions of the International • ETI membership now includes 68 companies with leverage over Labour Organisation (ILO) and is an internationally recognized code nearly 35,000 suppliers, which collectively cover around 9.4 of labor practice. The provisions of this code constitute minimum and million workers across the globe. not maximum standards: The Code does not prevent companies from • In 2009, member companies reported 124,000 improvements in exceeding these standards. Companies implementing the ETI Base workers’ conditions across 13,000 workplaces around the world. Code must comply with national and other applicable laws and, where • So far over 140 companies and other organizations have benefited provisions of law and the ETI Base Code address the same issues, from ETI’s ethical trade training. companies should apply that provision which affords the greater • The ETI has set up a training program on sexual harassment and protection. discrimination and trained 130 supervisors on this topic in East Africa and the UK, who in turn trained 4,000 workers. What products are covered by the standard system Support

The ETI Base Code is applicable to all consumer goods. ETI provides practical tools and guidance to help buying companies implement codes of labor practice in their supply chains. The ETI practical training programme helps companies build the necessary skills and What are the key features of the standard understanding to manage, monitor and improve conditions for workers in global supply chains. Workshops are also available for individuals or teams. system For more information, please see http://www.ethicaltrade.org • The ETI Base Code is a generic code of labor practice and is internationally recognized as a model code. All ETI member companies and many other retailers and brands have adopted the Base Code and have committed to ETI Contact Details making sure their suppliers work towards full compliance Ethical Trading Initiative over time. Companies tend to either implement it fully or incorporate it into their own company codes 8 Coldbath Square • The ETI Base Code is built around nine Principles. London EC1R 5HL • Employment is freely chosen United Kingdom • Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected +44 (0) 20 7841 4350 • Working conditions are safe and hygienic [email protected] • Child labor shall not be used www.ethicaltrade.org • Living wages are paid • Working hours are not excessive • No discrimination is practiced • Regular employment is provided • No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed

Source: Standards Map, Market Analysis Tools, International Trade Centre and the Ethical Trading Initiative, http://www.ethicaltrade.org. Last up-date: March 2011 For more information, visit Standards Map or send us an e-mail: [email protected]. The ETI Base Code is a global standard that can potentially operate in all countries.

As of January 2011, the ETI membership includes 68 companies operating in over 140 countries worldwide

ASIA Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam AFRICA Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA Australia, New Zealand CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago EUROPE Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom NORTH AMERICA Canada, Mexico, United States of America SOUTH AMERICA Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay,

How to become a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative

ETI welcomes enquiries about membership from any company, whatever their size or type of business. However, smaller companies may find it difficult to devote sufficient time and resources to fulfill the commitments that ETI membership entails.

For example, corporate members must provide detailed annual reports to ETI and participate actively in our projects. The ETI website provides information on the benefits of ETI membership, and its requirements: please have a look at: http://www.ethicaltrade.org

Source: Standards Map, Market Analysis Tools, International Trade Centre and the Ethical Trading Initiative, http://www.ethicaltrade.org. Last up-date: March 2011 For more information, visit Standards Map or send us an e-mail: [email protected]. What areas does the Ethical Trading Initiatve cover

The following table provides an overview of ETI’s Base Code principles and requirements and related compliance policies covering social, environmental and economic areas applied in production, processing and trade.

Explanation of Standards Map interpretation of compliance policies in ETI’s Base Code: Immediate requirements: ETI Base Code requirements are presented in Standards Map as “Immediate requirements” : ETI member companies are required to fully implement the Base Code within six months of joining ETI and are committed to continuously improve labour standards in their supply chains..

Environment Social Economic

Social/human rights Housing and sanitary facilities in place Cultural/religion rights (ILO 169)

Work/labor rights Conditions of work Safety at work (ILO 184) Training on safety issues Safe work environment Healthy work conditions Access to safe drinking water

Immediate requirements Access to sanitary facilities at work No forced labor (ILO 29&105) No use of physical violence Child labor prohibited (ILO 182) Condition of employment Contract labour policies and practices Written contracts Leave days clearly specified Pensions and social security benefits Minimum wage requirements Living wages to cover basic human services/savings Minimum age (ILO 138) Equal remuneration (ILO 100) Maximum number of working hours set Workers empowerment Freedom of association (ILO 87) Collective Bargaining (ILO 98) No discrimination at work (ILO 111)