ETI is both shocked and saddened by the devastating factory fires in Pakistan which have tragically claimed so many lives. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of these victims.
The BBC's Today programme has showcased a report by Anti-Slavery International regarding the working conditions of young women producing garments in the Tamil Nadu region of India.
Recent news stories have investigated the conditions within which Olympic and Paralympic branded team kits have been produced, calling into question labour practices in some supplier factories in Indonesia.
We are shocked and saddened by the news, and support calls upon the Bangladeshi government to conduct a full and transparent investigation into Aminul's death, to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Does Sedex increase efficiency in ethical trade auditing, or does it perpetuate the top-down, ‘audit-heavy' approach that many companies are seeking to move beyond? A look at how Sedex divides the ethical trading community.