Bestseller signs renewal of International Accord for worker safety

The renewed International Accord agreement is a legally binding agreement that promotes and supports the development of safer workplaces in the textile and garment industry in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Recent negotiations between Bestseller and other representatives of global brands and trade union signatories to the International Accord have resulted in a new framework agreement. This agreement reaffirms commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of the people working in the supply chain.

“As a member of the International Accord's steering committee, we’re proud of the work done with our key partners at IndustriAll Global Union and UNI Global Union, in developing this new agreement. We encourage all garment and textile companies to sign this agreement and join our collective goal of a safe and sustainable textile and garment industry,” Felicity Tapsell, head of responsible sourcing, said in a press release.

Bestseller has been a signatory since the inception of the International Accord, as it believes that multi-stakeholder collaboration – based on the specific situation of individual countries – is the best approach to secure occupational health and safety for all textile workers.

“We encourage all garment and textile companies to sign this agreement and join our collective goal of a safe and sustainable textile and garment industry,” said Felicity Tapsell, head of responsible sourcing at Bestseller.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)