What is the ETI Base Code?

As consumers become increasingly conscious about the ethical and social impact of their purchases, businesses are under pressure to ensure that their supply chains meet certain ethical standards. Tesco, one of the world’s largest retailers, has taken steps to address this issue by complying with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code.

The ETI Base Code is a set of principles that cover various aspects of labor rights, including freedom of association, working conditions, and fair pay. The code was established by the Ethical Trading Initiative, a collaborative initiative between businesses, trade unions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

How Tesco complies with the ETI Base Code: Tesco has a robust ethical trading program in place to ensure compliance with the ETI Base Code. This program includes:

• Supplier Code of Conduct: Tesco requires all suppliers to sign a code of conduct that includes the ETI Base Code principles.
• Supplier Audits: Tesco conducts audits of its suppliers to ensure that they are complying with the code of conduct.
• Third-Party Verification: Tesco engages third-party verifiers, such as Greenstitch Advisor, to independently verify its suppliers’ compliance with the ETI Base Code.

Achieving ETI Compliance with Greenstitch Advisor

Greenstitch Advisor is an accredited third-party verifier that specializes in ethical trading verification. We have extensive experience in verifying suppliers’ compliance with the ETI Base Code and can provide your organization with the tools and resources necessary to achieve compliance.