32 clothing brands and retailers sign agreement for safer textile suppliers in Bangladesh

On May 14, about 32 global brands signed an agreement to improve safety conditions in textile factories in Bangladesh.  This initiative was launched by the IndustriAll and Uni global unions as well as NGOs following the fire at a building harboring western brands’ suppliers, killing over 1,100. (Ref.  130325)

Through . Published on 15 May 2013 à 18h41 - Update on 16 May 2013 à 9h17

Monitoring committee.  With this agreement, the companies commit themselves to taking part in the introduction of safety measures as part of the national plan set up by the Bengali government after the accident.  The companies – high-street brands like H&M, Mango, Benetton or even Carrefour – not only make a commitment to safety but to the duration of their trade relations with the country as the text is a five-year commitment. …

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