ETI Human Rights Essentials: Module 2

Protecting Human Rights – Supply Chain Transparency

Some people are more vulnerable to exploitation than others. Understanding why is essential. In this module, you’ll learn how to identify who’s most at risk of exploitation, map your supply chain for better visibility, and conduct practical human rights risk assessments.

What you’ll cover:

What makes people vulnerable to human rights violations
How to map your supply chain and identify where different risks, responsibilities and accountabilities sit
A practical approach to human rights risk assessment you can apply to your own business
The role of different supply chain actors in protecting and advancing human rights

What you’ll gain:

Understanding of the factors that create vulnerability to exploitation
Ability to map your supply chain and use visibility as a tool for protection
Skills to assess human rights risks in your organisation
Knowledge of how different supply chain actors can work together effectively

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Meet the trainer: Steve Craig

Stephen is National Development Officer at Unite the Union, where he leads learning and skills initiatives across public and private sectors.

A former lecturer in Trade Union Studies and Industrial Relations, Stephen has taught at the ILO Training Centre in Turin and contributed research to multiple learning and skills reports. He spent over twenty years managing national and international learning programmes, including as National Officer for Strategy, Education & Organising at UCATT, the construction union.

As a full-time union official across maritime, education and construction sectors, Stephen has developed skills and joint union-management programmes with major employers including EDF, Ford, BA, BP and Skanska.

He has served twice as Workers’ Representative at the ILO – on the drafting group for ‘Shaping skills and lifelong learning for the future of work’ (2021) and on ILO Recommendation 204 concerning the transition from informal to formal economy.

Stephen is Trade Union Coordinator at the Ethical Trading Initiative, serves on the Advisory Board of the Work & Equalities Institute at the University of Manchester Business School, and sits on Unite’s Environment Taskforce.

Other modules in the ETI Essentials course

Module 1 The Foundations of Human Rights and Business

28 January 2027

Where do human rights come from? What does the law require now – and what’s on the horizon? What role does ETI play? This module grounds you in the fundamentals.

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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.