Ethical Trade Initiative Audit
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TÜV SÜD Your challenges With increasing awareness of ethical issues in the workplace, many consumers now favour brands that are committed to ethical trade throughout their supply chain. The lack of a process for managing ethical breaches and risks can lead to tarnished brand reputations and poor financial results. So it is important for companies to verify the social compliance of their suppliers. What is the Ethical Trade Initiative? The Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) is an alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations that share a commitment to improved working conditions. Focussed on workers producing or growing all types of consumer goods such as apparel or flowers worldwide, the ETI ensures that companies take responsibility for the ethical sourcing of their goods. It identifies and promotes good practices in employment conditions in line with the ETI Base Code, which was negotiated and agreed upon by the founding trade union, NGO and corporate members of the ETI. Members are expected to adhere to the ETI Principles of Implementation: Commitment to ethical trading Integrating ethical trade into company culture and business practices Capacity-building for suppliers and others Identifying problems in the supply chain Improvement actions Transparency Why is the ETI audit important for your business? The audit demonstrates your organisation’s dedication to socially and environmentally ethical standards as a member of the ETI. It ensures that your company is committed to undertaking activities to promote respect for workers’ rights and achieve real improvements in working conditions within the supply chain. Ethical Trade Initiative Audit Ensure ethical practices in your company’s working conditions. Choose certainty. Add value.
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Your challengesWith increasing awareness of ethical issues in the workplace, many consumers now favour brands that are committed to ethical trade throughout their supply chain. The lack of a process for managing ethical breaches and risks can lead to tarnished brand reputations and poor financial results. So it is important for companies to verify the social compliance of their suppliers.
What is the Ethical Trade Initiative?The Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) is an alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations that share a commitment to improved working conditions. Focussed on workers producing or growing all types of consumer goods such as apparel or flowers worldwide, the ETI ensures that companies take responsibility for the ethical sourcing of their goods. It identifies and promotes good practices in employment conditions in line with the ETI Base Code, which was negotiated and agreed upon by the founding trade union, NGO and corporate members of the ETI.
Members are expected to adhere to the ETI Principles of Implementation:
Commitment to ethical trading Integrating ethical trade into company culture and business practices Capacity-building for suppliers and others Identifying problems in the supply chain Improvement actions Transparency
Why is the ETI audit important for your business?The audit demonstrates your organisation’s dedication to socially and environmentally ethical standards as a member of the ETI. It ensures that your company is committed to undertaking activities to promote respect for workers’ rights and achieve real improvements in working conditions within the supply chain.
Ethical Trade Initiative AuditEnsure ethical practices in your company’s working conditions.
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How can you prepare for the ETI audit?Your company has to become familiar with and implement the nine principles of the ETI Base Code. In addition, it is important to ensure that all applicable national laws and local laws are followed and implemented.
How can we help you?TÜV SÜD certifies companies for ETI compliance. We offer auditing that will measure your suppliers against the nine principles of the ETI Base Code.
Your business benefits
Save money – through greater productivity and lower staff turnover.
Save time – through improved communications between management and employees.
Minimise risks – with safer working conditions, eliminating the chance of harm to employees and damage to your business reputation.
Gain a competitive edge – through improved working conditions, leading to a highly motivated workforce and superior quality products.
Demonstrate full transparency – to external parties with regard to your working conditions and supply chain.
Why choose TÜV SÜD?TÜV SÜD has a global network providing multidisciplinary expertise for a wide range of auditing and certifying services in key markets. We serve as a one-stop service provider for companies requiring social compliance programmes and management systems standards, integrating ETI audits with other management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, WRAP, SA8000®, BSCI and CoC.
As part of our commitment to unparalleled service quality, our inspectors and auditors are required to adhere to our strict Code of Conduct. This ensures the expert opinions they provide are professional, independent and impartial.
Choose certainty. Add value.TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety and sustainability solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training and knowledge services. Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we hold accreditations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. By delivering objective solutions to our customers, we add tangible value to businesses, consumers and the environment.
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NINE PRINCIPLES OF THE ETI BASE CODE
Employment is freely chosen.
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected.
Working conditions are safe and hygienic.
Child labour shall not be used.
Living wages are paid.
Working hours are not excessive.
No discrimination is practiced.
Regular employment is provided.
No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.
Related services
TÜV SÜD provides the following related services: SMETA audits (SMETA methodology using ETI Base Code) SA8000® (Social Accountability Management
System) certification Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certification ICTI Care Process
