ETI Human Rights Essentials: Module 1

The Foundations of Human Rights and Business

Understand where human rights come from, why they matter for business, and what the law requires. You’ll explore the ETI Base Code through real supply chain cases and learn who the key players are in the human rights space.

What you’ll cover:

How human rights and labour rights connect to your supply chain
Essential global legislation and frameworks you need to know
Why addressing human rights makes business sense
Real cases that bring the ETI Base Code to life
The role of ETI and other key organisations (multi-stakeholder initiatives, certification bodies, and more)

What you’ll gain:

Clear understanding of how human rights evolved into a business responsibility
Ability to recognise human rights issues relevant to your role and organisation
Working knowledge of the legislation and frameworks that guide ethical trading
Awareness of key actors and how to engage them effectively

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Meet the trainer: Gabbi Wass

Gabbi joined the team at Inherently Human in 2023 and has worked in human rights due diligence across the private and non-profit sectors since 2011. Most recently, she spent eight years at Associated British Foods as a human rights and ethical sourcing specialist. She is based in Belgium.

At ABF, Gabbi worked with both Twinings and Primark, managing global staff in China and Thailand. She focused on embedding human rights into business practices, training international teams, and improving working conditions in both manufacturing and agriculture. One of her most challenging and rewarding areas of work was mapping complex botanical supply chains.

Before joining ABF, Gabbi worked for the International Peace Information Service, researching the human rights impacts of extractive industries, including oil and minerals.

Her work has taken her to East Africa, India, China, and South East Asia. She is also the author of Corporate Activity and Human Rights in India for the Human Rights Law Network in New Delhi.

Other modules in the ETI Essentials course

Module 2 Protecting Human Rights – Supply Chain Transparency

4 February 2027

Some people are more vulnerable to exploitation than others. Understanding why is essential. This module shows you how to map beyond your first-tier suppliers, identify risks, and engage meaningfully with stakeholders – from suppliers to farmers, workers and communities.

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Module 3 Respecting Human Rights – Managing Risk and Measuring Progress

5 November & 16 February 2027

Audits have their place, but they’re not enough on their own. Responsible purchasing practices matter too. Learn how to embed human rights into how you procure and manage human rights risks across your operations – and track your progress.

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Module 4 Remedying Human Rights Violations – Putting Things Right

19 November & 3 March 2027

When human rights are adversely impacted, the response must be timely, fair and meaningful. This module explores how to build grievance mechanisms people trust, and how to deliver remedy that workers experience as justice.

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At a glance

Module 1: 28 January 2027
Module 2: 4 February 2027
Module 3: 5 November & 16 February 2027
Module 4: 19 November & 3 March 2027

All courses run from 9:15 - 15:30 GMT

£595 (+VAT)per module

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ETI members: £475 per module

Limited subsidised seats for NGOs, trade unions and job seekers. Get in touch to find out more.