social sustainability

News 18 Jan 2023

EU Commission must improve the social dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy

ETF expects significant improvements in the social dimension of the CFP from the upcoming publications by the Commission.

CFP

social dimension of the CFP

social sustainability

Fisheries

News 28 Sep 2022

Thousands of fisheries’ jobs at risk due to the bottom-trawling ban

The European Commission's intention to drastically reduce - even ban - bottom-contacting fishing gears is no secret. But the implications of such a decision are often disregarded. The ETF favours more sustainable fisheries, as fishers - the true guardians of the sea - are fully aware that the sustainability of fish stocks and the marine ecosystem is vital in preserving their income and jobs.

bottom-trawling ban

fisheries

jobs

social sustainability

Fisheries

News 16 Mar 2022

Fit for 55 package: fit for aviation workers?

One of the most important issues we want to raise with our ETF Civil Aviation position on the European Commission's Fit for 55 package is just transition and how environmental and social sustainability can go hand in hand if workers’ needs and voice are taken into account.

aviation

aviation workers’ rights

Fit for 55

just transition

social sustainability

Civil Aviation

News 07 May 2021

To bring about just transition, aviation industry must focus on people, not profits

In April, the ETF held a series of internal discussions on sustainable aviation, with guests ranging from employers’ groups to environmental NGOs. Some clear-cut themes emerged from the lively debate, building a foundation for the ETF’s future work on the topic.

air traffic management

social sustainability

working conditions

Civil Aviation

News 11 Mar 2021

“Fair transport remains an objective, rather than a reality” – ETF brings together key stakeholders in discussion on sustainability

To kick off Sustainable Transport Days, the ETF brought together key players in EU transport and beyond to reflect on the future of these industries.

Civil Aviation

Dockers

European Works Councils

Urban Public Transport

News 02 Feb 2021

#HoldBizAccountable: Workers demand accountability for rights violations

Workers are joining the fight to #HoldBizAccountable. Make your voice heard and demand accountability for rights violations and environmental destruction!

corporate accountability

due diligence

environment

human rights

social sustainability

European Works Councils

Press release 26 Jan 2021

Ground handling sector fights for its survival as more than half of airport-based workers are out of work

ETF estimates that almost 60 per cent of ground handling workers are out of work, putting European aviation's long-term stability in danger.

social sustainability

training

unemployment

Civil Aviation

Resources 26 Jan 2021

ETF CAS ground handling statement 260121

social sustainability

training

unemployment

Statement 10 Dec 2020

All aboard for a European Year of Railway Workers!

The ETF calls for a European Year of Railway Workers. A year that not only focusses on how rail can best achieve to contribute to Europe’s climate neutrality but also on improving the working conditions for railway workers without which the industry would cease to function.

climate goals

environmental sustainability

European Commission

European Green Deal

European Parliament

European Year of Rail

EYR

modal shift

social dumping

social sustainability

sustainable transport

Railways

News 18 Nov 2020

Crisis as a game-changer: The future of waterborne transport is fair

In light of Digital Transport Days taking place on 18 November, ETF Maritime team has published a paper on the future of waterborne transport. ETF’s vision of a fair and sustainable future of waterborne transport shows that there is an alternative to the current business practices in the sectors.

automation

decent work

digital transport days

social sustainability

supply chains

sustainability

sustainable development