RSC: Status of Safety Remediation in Bangladesh
Updates on programs in Bangladesh
On 1 June 2020, the functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh transitioned to the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC). The RSC inherited all operations, staff, infrastructure, and functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh; and continues with factory inspections, remediation monitoring, and workplace program. This means that from 1 June 2020 onwards, signatories to the International Accord have agreed to fulfill their commitments in Bangladesh through their participation in the RSC.
You can find the progress & completion rates of safety remediation at the Accord-covered factories on the website of the RSC here.
Related updates
January 11, 2024
This briefing includes updates on the number of signatory brands, covered factories, Pakistan Accord Building Standard, first inspections under among other topics.
December 12, 2023
Multiple brands are in the final stages of internal reviews and are expected to sign the agreements in the coming days.
November 21, 2023
Explore the International Accord framework agreement and its country-specific Addendums, the Bangladesh Safety Agreement, and the Pakistan Accord.
March 28, 2024
A series of recent brand-supplier meetings in Lahore and Karachi brought together Pakistan Accord signatory brands and their suppliers for discussions on enhancing occupational health and safety in the textile and garment industry.
January 25, 2024
Original Marines, Turner Bianca, S.O.K/ Group, Sun Garden,Tex Idea, and MPL Home are among the latest brands to sign the Pakistan Accord.
January 24, 2024
A total of 102 global brands and retailers have so far signed the Bangladesh Safety Agreement with Fast Retailing Co. Ltd, River Island and Triumph & Sloggi, among the latest signatories.
RSC: Status of the Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism in Bangladesh
Updates on programs in Bangladesh
Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism
Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism
On 1 June 2020, the functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh transitioned to the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC). The RSC inherited all operations, staff, infrastructure, and functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh; and continues with factory inspections, remediation monitoring, and workplace program. This means that from 1 June 2020 onwards, signatories to the International Accord have agreed to fulfill their commitments in Bangladesh through their participation in the RSC.
You can find the Occupational Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism at the Accord-covered factories on the website of the RSC here.
Related updates
January 11, 2024
This briefing includes updates on the number of signatory brands, covered factories, Pakistan Accord Building Standard, first inspections under among other topics.
December 12, 2023
Multiple brands are in the final stages of internal reviews and are expected to sign the agreements in the coming days.
November 21, 2023
Explore the International Accord framework agreement and its country-specific Addendums, the Bangladesh Safety Agreement, and the Pakistan Accord.
March 28, 2024
A series of recent brand-supplier meetings in Lahore and Karachi brought together Pakistan Accord signatory brands and their suppliers for discussions on enhancing occupational health and safety in the textile and garment industry.
January 25, 2024
Original Marines, Turner Bianca, S.O.K/ Group, Sun Garden,Tex Idea, and MPL Home are among the latest brands to sign the Pakistan Accord.
January 24, 2024
A total of 102 global brands and retailers have so far signed the Bangladesh Safety Agreement with Fast Retailing Co. Ltd, River Island and Triumph & Sloggi, among the latest signatories.
RSC: Status of Inspections program in Bangladesh
Updates on programs in Bangladesh
Inspections program
Inspections program
On 1 June 2020, the functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh transitioned to the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC). The RSC inherited all operations, staff, infrastructure, and functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh; and continues with factory inspections, remediation monitoring, and workplace program. This means that from 1 June 2020 onwards, signatories to the International Accord have agreed to fulfill their commitments in Bangladesh through their participation in the RSC.
You can find the status of the inspections program in Bangladesh on the RSC website.
Related updates
January 11, 2024
This briefing includes updates on the number of signatory brands, covered factories, Pakistan Accord Building Standard, first inspections under among other topics.
December 12, 2023
Multiple brands are in the final stages of internal reviews and are expected to sign the agreements in the coming days.
November 21, 2023
Explore the International Accord framework agreement and its country-specific Addendums, the Bangladesh Safety Agreement, and the Pakistan Accord.
March 28, 2024
A series of recent brand-supplier meetings in Lahore and Karachi brought together Pakistan Accord signatory brands and their suppliers for discussions on enhancing occupational health and safety in the textile and garment industry.
January 25, 2024
Original Marines, Turner Bianca, S.O.K/ Group, Sun Garden,Tex Idea, and MPL Home are among the latest brands to sign the Pakistan Accord.
January 24, 2024
A total of 102 global brands and retailers have so far signed the Bangladesh Safety Agreement with Fast Retailing Co. Ltd, River Island and Triumph & Sloggi, among the latest signatories.
RSC: Status of Safety Committee and Safety Training (SCST) Program in Bangladesh
Updates on programs in Bangladesh
Safety Committee and Safety Training (SCST) Program
Safety Committee and Safety Training (SCST) Program
On 1 June 2020, the functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh transitioned to the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC). The RSC inherited all operations, staff, infrastructure, and functions of the Accord Office in Bangladesh; and continues with factory inspections, remediation monitoring, and workplace program. This means that from 1 June 2020 onwards, signatories to the International Accord have agreed to fulfill their commitments in Bangladesh through their participation in the RSC.
You can find the status of the Safety Committee and Safety Training (SCST) Program in Bangladesh on RSC’s website.
Related updates
January 11, 2024
This briefing includes updates on the number of signatory brands, covered factories, Pakistan Accord Building Standard, first inspections under among other topics.
December 12, 2023
Multiple brands are in the final stages of internal reviews and are expected to sign the agreements in the coming days.
November 21, 2023
Explore the International Accord framework agreement and its country-specific Addendums, the Bangladesh Safety Agreement, and the Pakistan Accord.
March 28, 2024
A series of recent brand-supplier meetings in Lahore and Karachi brought together Pakistan Accord signatory brands and their suppliers for discussions on enhancing occupational health and safety in the textile and garment industry.
January 25, 2024
Original Marines, Turner Bianca, S.O.K/ Group, Sun Garden,Tex Idea, and MPL Home are among the latest brands to sign the Pakistan Accord.
January 24, 2024
A total of 102 global brands and retailers have so far signed the Bangladesh Safety Agreement with Fast Retailing Co. Ltd, River Island and Triumph & Sloggi, among the latest signatories.