The perils of social risk on garment supply
US: Clothing, cotton in child and forced labour list
Cotton, footwear, leather, clothing and textiles have been included in the latest list released by the US Bureau of International…
GERMANY: Adidas summit to discuss fund for garment workers
Sportswear giant Adidas AG is looking into the possibility of setting up an industry insurance fund to help workers who…
BANGLADESH: Tchibo commits to factory fire safety programme
German retailer Tchibo has become the second company to commit to a programme that aims to improve fire and building…
PAKISTAN: Factory safety under the spotlight following fire
As information continues to emerge on the devastating fire that killed more than 260 workers at a garment factory in…