Credibility. Accountability. Resilience.
In 2025, it was estimated that 27.6 million people were trapped in forced labour, generating billions in illegal profit. Our Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing (ETRS) standard ensures businesses protect workers through social compliance - allowing them to prove their credibility, ethical practices and commitment to responsible sourcing. The result is stronger, more sustainable supply chains that deliver the transparency, accountability and assurance that customers, buyers, regulators and investors demand.
ETRS was the first certification standard of its kind to be benchmarked and recognised by the Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), the benchmark of choice for the consumer goods industry that complements the well-established and respected GFSI-recognised product safety standards.
Win trust and stand out
Show customers and buyers that ethical trade is embedded in your operations - strengthen your reputation and make your brand a more compelling choice.
Stay ready for what’s next
Keep pace with changing expectations for modern slavery, supply chain due diligence, sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Prove your social commitment
Prove your commitment to ethical and responsible practices with credible certification underpinned by an extensive certification integrity programme.
Lead the way with confidence
Strengthen your competitive position with an industry-leading standard recognised by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) for true social compliance.
Check the pulse of your ethical practices and future-proof your business
In the modern global marketplace, manufacturers play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, innovation, and progress. With this influence comes a responsibility to uphold ethical standards and principles in all facets of operations, from supply chain management to employee relations and governance practices. Our Ethical Appraisal Tool provides a framework to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of your ethical operations and management practices, providing a snapshot of the overall 'health' of your business. With more and more regulation emerging around the world, this tool will help you to prepare and ensure your business to ready to meet the challenge.
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