Ethical Trade Sweden is a membership-based organisation that brings together companies, trade unions, civil society organisations and public sector actors. Our shared mission is to strengthen human rights and promote responsible business practices in global supply chains.

We support our members in implementing human rights due diligence and tackling complex supply chain challenges. Through guidance, tools, training and collaborative networks, we help strengthen responsible practices – both in Sweden and in producing countries.

We are part of the Joint Ethical Trading Initiatives (JETI) with sister organisations in the UK, Norway and Denmark.

What we do

Trainings & advisory

Trainings, seminars, workshops and advisory support on human rights due diligence, responsible purchasing practice and key supply chain issues.

Collaboration & knowledge sharing

Networks, working groups and collaborative projects where members share experiences, explore solutions and address risks in complex supply chains.

Resources

Guides and tools to support companies in managing risks, improving practices and meeting human rights expectations.
Access all our publications here.

Joint advocacy

Initiatives to influence laws, policies and industry standards in Sweden, the EU and globally.

Our members

Networks & working groups

Ethical Trade Sweden coordinates member networks and thematic working groups to address human rights and sustainability challenges in global supply chains. Below is an overview of our current initiatives:

Due diligence in practice
Member network for exchanging tools, strategies and experience in implementing human rights due diligence and navigating legislation like the EU CSDDD.

Contact: Emilie Schultze

China
A network for companies and organisations aiming to strengthen sustainable business practices and address risks such as forced labour in Chinese supply chains.

Contact: Henrik Lindholm

Food and beverage
Collaboration between Swedish retailers, food companies and stakeholders to strengthen human rights in agricultural supply chains.

Publications: Transparent Dialogue Can Enable Stronger Human Rights Action (2024), Sesame Seeds in Sudan – Human Rights Risks Linked to Hummus and Tahini (2023).

Contact: Christopher Atapattu Riddselius

Electric vehicles
Focus on sustainability challenges in the production of public transport vehicles, with a particular focus on responsible public procurement.

Publications: High Risk of Forced Labour in the Production of Trains and Trams in China (2024), Forced Labour and Human Rights Risks Behind Electric Buses in Swedish Public Transport (2023).

Contact: Henrik Lindholm


Risk commodities
Cross-industry initiative promoting sustainable production and consumption of palm oil and soy.

Contact: Miriam Thunborg

Solar energy
Bringing together solar companies, public procurers and stakeholders to address human rights risks, with particular focus on China.

Publications: SAQ: Forced Labour in Solar Panel Supply Chains (2024).

Contact: Emilie Schultze

Address: The Park Forskaren, Hagaesplanaden 1, 113 68 Stockholm, Sweden
Email: info@etiskhandel.se
Organisation number: 802528-0002