Latest developments from the International Accord

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Building on the Bangladesh Accord’s progress, garment brands and global unions reach agreement on new, expanded worker safety pact.