138 global brands sourcing from Pakistan have signed the Pakistan Accord, committing to workplace health and safety. Signatories include Homefield Apparel, River Island Clothing Co, Wincraft, and Collars & Co. Brands collectively source over $3.5bn worth of goods from 645 suppliers employing 655,000 workers.

245 factories in Karachi, Lahore, and Faisalabad inspected for fire, electrical, and structural safety. 51 boilers visually inspected under the Boiler Safety program. Safety Committee Training piloted in two factories. Complaints Mechanism received 85 complaints, 68% related to Occupational Safety and Health.

Factories in Pakistan are actively working on remediating electrical, fire, and structural safety hazards. Common issues include overloaded circuits, locked exit doors, and overloaded structures. The Accord developed a Remediation Costing Tool to help factories estimate and plan for safety improvements, ensuring compliance and worker safety.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Accord in Pakistan unveils Remediation Costing Tool, new measures