The first list of suppliers covered under the Pakistan Accord has been published. The list, comprising over 400 factories, provides an overview of the names, addresses, production processes, number of workers, and the number of signatory brands sourcing from each factory.
Joris Oldenziel, Executive Director, of International Accord said: “Instead of merely naming the facilities supplying to our Pakistan Accord signatories, the data points in this list provide important details on the structure, floors, workforce size, and active brands within each supplier facility.”
Oldenziel adds: “We look forward to this information playing a key role in mapping the Pakistani textile and garment industry and in ensuring transparency and accountability within the supply chains of our signatories.”
The list is expected to grow as more recent signatories disclose their supplier information.
The Pakistan Accord is a direct consequence of the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy. Following the deadly building collapse, worldwide coverage called for international measures to improve the safety of garment workers in Bangladesh.
In May 2013, companies and trade unions signed the legally-binding Bangladesh Accord on Health and Safety; now known as the Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, which aims to promote a culture of workplace safety, prevent fire, electrical and structural accidents, and allow workers to raise safety concerns.
The next step of International Accord, who oversees the implementation of the Accord agreement, is to improve working conditions in Pakistan. 69 brands have signed the Pakistan Accord as of Aug. 2023, including Hummel and Puma.
You can access the full The Factory Disclosure Report for Pakistan now.
Photo source: International Accord Secretariat
