FFC Continues Its Call For Change In Bangladesh Garment Factories

Friends Fiduciary is part of a global initiative coordinated by the Interfaith Coalition on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), representing over 200 institutional investors urging major clothing producers and retailers to join the Bangladesh Accord.  The Accord is an international agreement which seeks greater fire and safety protection for workers.  Letters have been sent to 21 leading apparel brands and retailers that, to date, have failed to join the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety.  Companies joining the Accord make binding commitments for changes necessary to ensure worker safety in this industry that has been plagued with fire and safety hazards. As noted in the ICCR press release on October 9, 2013, “The letter sent to top apparel and retail brands such as Adidas, Ann Inc., Columbia Sportswear . . .Nike, Ralph Lauren and Urban Outfitters cites the Accord as the best path towards the systemic reforms necessary to mitigate against the health and safety risks faced by garment workers in Bangladesh.” To read the letter click here To see the companies receiving the letter click here