Updates

Latest developments from the International Accord

35 global brands and retailers have now signed the Pakistan Accord

35 signatories to the International Accord have signed the Pakistan Accord to ensure worker safety in the country’s textile and garment industry.

Learn more →

International Accord at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector

The International Accord participated in the 2023 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector held online and offline (Paris, France) from 13-17 February 2023.

Learn more →

OECD side session: Expansion of the International Accord to Pakistan

The International Accord organised a virtual side session on 13 February as a part of the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector to discuss the challenges & opportunities for the recently launched Pakistan Accord.

Learn more →

Accord Steering Committee member brands affirm their commitment to Pakistan Accord

Accord Steering Committee member brands BESTSELLER, C&A, H&M, Inditex, Otto Group, and PVH Corp. have signed the Pakistan Accord.

Learn more →

Accord signatories form Human Rights Due Diligence Working Group

Article 40 of the International Accord provides that the parties to the agreement will explore the expansion of the scope to address human rights due diligence.

Learn more →

New International Accord workplace safety program in Pakistan

Signatories to the International Accord are establishing a new workplace health and safety program in Pakistan covering signatories’ garment and textile suppliers.

Learn more →

Pilot safety assessments at 7 garment and textile factories in Karachi and Lahore

The International Accord and a team of Arup engineers conducted pilot safety assessments at 7 garment and textile factories in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan, between 28 November to 9 December 2022.

Learn more →

Establishing programs in other countries

The Accord Secretariat conducted brand surveys, desk research, and in-depth interviews between October 2021- January 2022 to measure interest, presence, and volume of signatory brands in key garment-producing countries.

Learn more →

RSC: Status of Safety Remediation in Bangladesh

View the progress & completion rates of safety remediation at factories supplying to Accord signatories. The RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) implements the inspections and remediation program since June 2020.

Learn more →

RSC: Status of the Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism in Bangladesh

An overview of complaints received through the RSC Occupational Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism. The RSC implements the complaints mechanism in Bangladesh.

Learn more →

RSC: Status of Inspections program in Bangladesh

View the status of the inspections program in Bangladesh implemented by the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC).

Learn more →

RSC: Status of Safety Committee and Safety Training (SCST) Program in Bangladesh

View the status of the Safety Committee and Safety Training (SCST) Program implemented by the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) in Bangladesh.

Learn more →

International Accordin the news

Discover the latest news stories, reports, and media resources related to the International Accord. For any media queries and stories on the Accord programs, download our press kit or get in touch with the International Accord team.

Read now
Join the conversation on a safer clothing industry