As a binding agreement of company and trade union signatories, the Pakistan Accord is an extension of Bangladesh’s 2021 International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry. The International Accord is based on the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, established in 2013, resulting from the dramatic tragedy of the Rana Plaza building collapse.
Hugo Boss’s decision to sign the Pakistan Accord demonstrates its commitment to upholding high standards of health and safety for garment workers in its supply chain.
As a binding agreement between companies and trade unions, the Pakistan Accord is an important step towards ensuring that workers are protected from harm and can work in safe conditions.
“At Hugo Boss, we are committed to respecting human rights and safe working standards along our entire value chain and apply this throughout our organisation,” said Yves Müller, CFO and COO of Hugo Boss. ”We take the fair and ethical treatment of our employees, suppliers, and partners worldwide very seriously and look forward to supporting the improvement of labour conditions in Pakistan through implementing the Pakistan Accord.”
In the past, Hugo Boss signed the International Accord together with about 190 other garment brands and unions and now additionally committed to the Pakistan Accord, the company said in a press release.
The Pakistan Accord includes all key International Accord features, and promotes workplace and building safety for an initial period of three years through independent inspections, remediation, an independent complaints mechanism and training programmes for employees.
Together with its fellow signatories, Hugo Boss will provide funds to support the successful implementation of the Pakistan Accord and help uphold and improve occupational health and safety measures in Pakistan’s garment and textile sector.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)
