In terms of ethical standards and codes of practice, there are at least 4 key elements that ECA rely on.
• Firstly, ECA takes a multi-stakeholder approach that includes individual business, employer representatives and trade unions.
• Secondly, there is a focus on making sure the supply chain is transparent.
• Thirdly, there is independent monitoring of the supply
chain by trade union representatives who have a relationship with workers, rather than company appointed auditors.
• Finally, in Australia there are strong and enforceable laws that protect workers health and safety, pay and conditions