Workers at risk in unregulated apparel factories in B'desh

18 Dec '15

4 min read

The report includes a series of recommendations, calling on brands, leaders within Bangladesh, governments, and unions to acknowledge the full scope and complexity of the apparel supply chain and to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to determine the true costs of upgrading the entire garment sector, including indirect suppliers. The cost of fixing all factories is likely to be much higher than the funds committed thus far. The Center also calls for a plan to formalize and regulate indirect sourcing factories and for the convening of an international task force to develop and underwrite a comprehensive roadmap for a safer and more sustainable garment sector in Bangladesh.

“Achieving minimum standards in all factories, including indirect suppliers, will require significant additional financial resources,” Labowitz said. “If brands, local manufacturers, governments, international development and financial institutions, and private philanthropy work together and share responsibility for the true costs of a safe and sustainable garment sector, these challenges can be overcome.” (SH)

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