Our series of value judgements set forth to protect basic worker rights, enhance workers’ job security, and improve their terms of employment on a global scale.
We protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public and our employees. by enforcing an inspectorate, regulatory control and the criminal law.
We protect the natural environment on individual and organisational levels, for the benefit of both the natural environment and humans.
We examine ethical principles and moral problems that arise. It applies to all aspects of our conduct relevant to individuals and our entire organisation.
The Accord is an independent agreement designed to make all garment factories in Bangladesh safe workplaces. It includes independent safety inspections at factories and public reporting of the results of these inspections.
Where safety issues are identified, retailers commit to ensuring that repairs are carried out, that sufficient funds are made available to do so, and that workers at these factories continue to be paid a salary.
The Accord is a legally binding agreement. It has been signed by over 150 apparel corporations from 20 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia; two global trade unions, IndustriALL and UNI; and numerous Bangladeshi unions. Clean Clothes Campaign, Worker Rights Consortium, International Labor Rights Forum and Maquila Solidarity Network are NGO witnesses to the Accord. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) acts as the independent chair.
Intertek provides consumer product testing, inspection and certification for safety, quality and regulatory compliance to help global retailers and brands gain consumer trust and foster brand loyalty.
Intertek works with more than one-third of all global retailers’ supply chains to ensure their apparel, consumer electronics, household appliances, footwear, furniture, juvenile products, toys and soft home furnishings meet rigorous industry standards, while reducing time to market and overall costs. We help our customers set, meet, maintain and evolve quality, safety and performance standards for their product lines, business operations and supply chains.
SGS make our working environment as safe as possible by carefully performing risk assessments and executing preventative measures. Through a range of international standards, they ensure that organizations have effective occupational health and safety systems in place to protect employees, generate customer confidence and enhance our business reputation.
From textiles to appliances, furniture, food and electronics, our complete range of services facilitates the quality, compliance, and safety of consumer products across global supply chains. We ensure that no important detail has been overlooked in the journey of your product from concept to market.
