Primark has boosted its ethical credentials by joining the Ethical Training Initiative. The value retailer has joined the likes of Marks & Spencer, Next, Monsoon, Debenhams and New Look, which are already members of the organization. It aims to promote respect for the rights of workers in factories and farms across the globe.

Primark has faced pressure from ethical organizations to make its dealings with suppliers more transparent and posted its supplier code of conduct onto its website - www.primark.co.uk - earlier this year. In signing up, Primark has agreed to adhere to the ETIs base code, which is a set of commitments covering issues including wages, health and safety and discrimination. It will put notices on its tills informing customers of its commitment to ethical trading.