Any questions concerning this document should be sent to your tesco supplier standards contact e. Ethical trading initiative the ethical trading initiative is a nonprofit, united kingdombased alliance of companies, nongovernmental organizations and trade unions. Freedom of association and the right to negotiate or bargain collectively ilo. Ethical insights series ethical trade during coronavirus as the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, disrupting supply chains and impacting workers on an unprecedented global scale, we have adjusted our operations to optimise support for the forwardthinking companies, trade unions, and ngos that make up our members.
In contrast with todays winlose or even loselose free trade system, ethical trade can be a winwin approach if we will only see it to fruition. Blockchain, ethical trade, supply chain mapping, supply chain transparency, traceability, press cobalt prices have quadrupled since hitting an alltime low just two years ago. Since their inception in 1998, they have supported ethical trade in global supply chains by introducing legal protection for 600,000 migrant workers in the uk, aided movements for the increase of real wages in parts of bangladesh, and contributed to more than 3,000. Examples include social accountability international sai and fair labor association fla. Mar 25, 20 ethical trade means that retailers, brands and their suppliers take responsibility for improving the working conditions of the people who make the products they sell. This workbook can be used alone to stimulate the moral imagination and provoke interesting. We intend that our suppliers meet agreed standards for the implementation of codes of labour practice with performance measured, transparent and, ultimately, a precondition to further business with our. Technical manager, ethical specialist or buying manager. The eu cities for fair and ethical trade award the award is an initiative of the european commission, directorategeneral for trade dg trade, based on a commitment in its 2015 trade for all communication on trade and investment strategy. Sedex members ethical trade audit smeta best practice guidance. The ethical trading initiative eti is an alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations.
Ethical trading initiative seafood holdings limited trading as direct seafoods are proud to be a foundation member of the ethical trading initiative eti. The eci ethics and compliance toolkit has been assembled for your personal use. The standard has been developed to enable suppliers to demonstrate that the goods andor services that they sell are produced ethically and that raw materials are sourced responsibly. It also provides guidelines which the organisation will use to administer these policies. We can help you reveal the reality of workers lives through case studies. Known as the ethical trading initiative eti, its an alliance of high street names, ngos and unions that aims to create, in its own words, a world where all workers are free. It exists to identify and promote good practice in employment conditions.
It is viewed as a global reference standard and is widely used as a benchmark against which to conduct social audits and develop ethical trade action plans. The ethical trade and responsible sourcing standard has been developed to specify the etrs criteria required to be in place on a site to ful. The ethical trading initiative eti is an alliance of companies, trade unions and nongovernmental organisations. I employ an analytical framework addressing weaknesses in corporate responsibility theory to explain the roles of business in global governance. Adherence to these requirements is a condition of supply to tesco, therefore suppliers and sites are expected to read and implement it, along with the requirements of the eti base code. Committed to improving peoples working lives, the eti focuses on companies producing, supplying and selling goods for consumer markets. Ethical trade is an important part of global governance. It is designed to help auditors conduct high quality audits that encompass all aspects of responsible business practice, covering sedexs four pillars of labour, health and safety, environment and business ethics. Coles ethical sourcing supplier requirements outline the specific requirements for coles suppliers in regard to worker welfare, health and safety and environmental impact. Apr 27, 2020 ethical insights series ethical trade during coronavirus as the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, disrupting supply chains and impacting workers on an unprecedented global scale, we have adjusted our operations to optimise support for the forwardthinking companies, trade unions, and ngos that make up our members. Dieh is a nationwide organisation whose purpose is, through cooperation between different stakeholders, on a nonprofit basis, to promote international trade that respects human and labour rights, environmental considerations and contributes to global sustainable development by strengthening members efforts in ethical trade. Since the body shop was founded in 1976 we have worked together with a range of stakeholders, including likeminded companies, voluntary organisations and trade unions to develop a leading ethical trade programme, including sedex and the.
This book examines how that system of justice is being negotiated, and if it benefits the poor in developing economies. Since then we have helped change the lives of millions of workers by driving improvements in company policies and practices and through campaigning for change. Template policy on ethical trading description this is a template. Global companies with thousands of suppliers, international trade union bodies. Audits focus on freedom of association, no child labour and secure healthy working conditions. Pdf on oct 31, 2016, tim connor and others published the ethical trading. Ethical trading sic, at least in the uk, is frequently used to refer to the sourcing of products from companies guaranteeing core labour and human rights. The initiative is implemented by the international trade centre itc. The ethical trading initiative was founded in 1998 in response to growing concerns about the poor pay and conditions of workers in many international supply chains. Common crawl as a member of the ethical trading initiative norway, stokke is an advocate of ethical trade practices. Ethical trading policy as a company detectamet ltd adopts to support and incorporate the code of the ethical trading initiative.
A best practice guidance on conducting ethical trade audits. Introduction envirovent are committed to this policy and will conduct business in an ethical, legal and socially responsible manner. Ethical trading initiative eti bbs natural stone specialists. Such codes address issues like wages, hours of work, health and safety and the right to join free trade unions. You may reproduce toolkit materials for internal use as long as attribution is given to eci as their creator. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected. Aug 25, 2016 in contrast with todays winlose or even loselose free trade system, ethical trade can be a winwin approach if we will only see it to fruition. There is no forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour. The ethical trading initiative eti is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and ngos that promotes respect for workers rights around the globe. Ethical trading initiative free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. Employees are free to join any trade or craft unions or associations of their choosing. The ethical trading initiative eti is a ukbased independent body which monitors member ngos nongovernmental organisation and companies supply chains in accordance with an ethical code. The ethical trading initiative eti is an alliance between companies, trade unions, and nongovernmental organizations. Oct 05, 2009 known as the ethical trading initiative eti, its an alliance of high street names, ngos and unions that aims to create, in its own words, a world where all workers are free from exploitation.
When decisions are classified as being business decisions rather than ethics issues, values can quickly be left out of consideration and. In trade for all we made five commitments regarding fair and ethical trade schemes. The ethical component of the decision making process takes the form of a set of filters. The report focuses on the ethical trading initiative eti, a ukbased. The ethical trading group financial policy and procedure manual provides the policies and procedures for finance transactions within the business which must be followed by all staff. Ethical trading initiative dimensions is committed to providing manufacturing quality assurances which fully comply with your standards. So if its happening in ethical trade, we probably know about it or know someone who does. The organisation was founded on 9 june 1998, 2 with the intention of changing the lives of workers in companies supply chains.
Ethical trade means different things to different people. Ethical trading initiative encore whilst not an employer of foreign labour through suppliers or manufacturers agrees to the policies and standards determined in the international ethical trading initiative and where appropriate is committed to abiding by these in relation to all uk workers that it supplies and to its direct workforce. Ethical trading initiative, london, united kingdom. We work at the crossroads between business, civil society and trade unions. An historical look at organizational ethics and compliance. The ethical trading initiative policy expresses the lawful and moral. Its vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equity. Their purpose is to surface the ethics considerations and implications of the decision at hand.
The issues behind ethical trade can be complex, and stories about mistreatment of workers may not always be what they seem. Approaches to ethical trade page 10 maggie burns bodies, ngos, governments and most notably by partnerships from different sectors. Our vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equity. The ethical trading initiative eti is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and ngos. Some challenges of promoting sustainability in canadian universities.
Sedex members ethical trade audit smeta best practice. It was negotiated and agreed by the founding trade union, ngo and corporate members of eti and contains nine clauses which reflect the most relevant conventions of the international labour organisation with respect to labour practices. Eti works globally to improve working conditions for people who grow raw materials or produce consumer goods. The ethical trading initiative eti is a revolutionary new initiative involving major companies, aid agencies and campaigning organisations, trades unions and the uk government. A set of instructions on the items to be checked by auditors. Joint initiatives the growing interest in ethical trade has seen alliances of many shapes and forms emerging. Template policy on ethical trading stronger together. Mcmurtry and others published environmental, ethical trade, and fair trade purchasing policies. Base code of labour standards, our members strive to keep workers safe and free from exploitation.
Our ethical trading policy seeks to make substantial improvements in the lives of poor working people around the world by developing, and encouraging the use of, a set of standards in trade. The ethical trade initiative eti is an alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations that share a commitment to improved working conditions. Some people refer to ethical trade as a broad term for all types of business practices that promote more socially andor environmentally responsible trade. The ethical trading initiative eti is an alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations working in partnership to improve the working lives of people across the globe who make or grow consumer goods. Welcome to the first issue of the brcgs standard for ethical trade and responsible sourcing. Whilst recognising the fact that overseas sourcing of fabric or garments will lead to substantial cost benefits, we are also aware of the potential social impact that offshore supply can have. Ethical challenges will not provide specific answers for the specific dilemmas that people face but will help readers bring to conscious awareness some understandings that help in thinking through ethical issues. The eti base code this document was amended 01 april 2014 with revisions to clause 6, working hours are not excessive. Eti the ethical trading initiative is a groundbreaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations.
This does not mean that there is consensus on the definition of ethical trade. The coles ethical sourcing policy is based primarily on ethical trade initiative eti and international labour organisation ilo conventions. It works in partnership to improve the working lives of poor and vulnerable people across the globe who make or grow consumer goods inception. Smeta is an audit methodology, providing a compilation of best practice ethical audit techniques. Ethical trade the sourcemap blog supply chain mapping. Ethical trading initiative eti is a ukbased organisation that reaches out to 9. What is the ethical trading initiative the ethical trading initiative eti is an alliance of companies, trade unions and non governmental organisations that promotes respect for workers rights through lobbying and helping brands create and enforce fair codes of labour brands and retailers which are part of the alliance take responsibility for improving the working. About the eti base code the eti base code is founded on the conventions of the international labour organisation ilo and is an internationally recognised code of good labour practice. Jun 26, 2017 what is the ethical trading initiative the ethical trading initiative eti is an alliance of companies, trade unions and non governmental organisations that promotes respect for workers rights through lobbying and helping brands create and enforce fair codes of labour. Visit the brcgs bookshop to purchase a printed copy, an unlocked pdf, or to download your free pdf of the risk assessment module and guidance. The materials use in the rechargeable batteries of electric cars and smartphones triggered a spike in the market and demand isnt expected to slow. Since their inception in 1998, they have supported ethical trade in global supply chains by introducing legal protection for 600,000 migrant workers in the uk, aided movements for the increase of real wages in parts of bangladesh, and contributed to more than 3,000 improvements to.
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