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ALDI is one of more than 100 global brands and retailers to sign the renewed Pakistan Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, a legally binding agreement between global brands, retailers, and trade unions, dedicated to improving worker health and safety in Pakistan’s textile sector.
This renewed commitment builds on the landmark 2023 Pakistan Accord, which was established following the successful implementation of the Bangladesh Accord. These agreements set out key provisions, including:
- Independent safety inspections to address identified fire, electrical, structural and boiler hazards monitoring and supporting remediation
- Safety Committee training and worker safety awareness program
- An independent complaints mechanism
- A commitment to broad transparency
- Local capacity-building to enhance a culture of health and safety in the industry
The Pakistan Accord covers all Cut-Make-Trim (CMT) facilities, including Ready-Made Garment (RMG), home textile, fabric mills, and knit accessories suppliers producing goods for signatory companies.
ALDI remains firmly committed to enhancing transparency across our supply chains and supporting our suppliers in meeting the highest safety standards. We actively collaborate with the Pakistan Accord and industry stakeholders to support successful implementation in the country, aiming to create safer workplaces and enhance worker well-being.
For further information, please refer to the International Accord website.
Previous commitments
ALDI is a signatory to the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Garment & Textile Industry, a legally binding framework agreement signed in 2023. Serving as the overarching structure for the Accord’s Country Specific Safety Programmes, it facilitates their implementation in countries where coordinated action is needed. Safety Programmes, it facilitates their implementation in countries where coordinated action is needed.
The framework currently supports programmes in Bangladesh and Pakistan and lays the groundwork for potential future expansion into other garment-producing countries. Its purpose is to help strengthen workplace safety through independent inspections, remediation processes, training, and accessible worker reporting channels.
ALDI has also signed the Bangladesh Safety Agreement (formerly Bangladesh Accord), a dedicated country programme implemented by the RMG Sustainability Council and continuing the work of the former Bangladesh Accord.
Together with the renewed Pakistan Accord, these three agreements reflect ALDI’s commitment to participating in coordinated, industry‑wide efforts aimed at improving safety governance and supporting suppliers in addressing key occupational health and safety risks across our supply chains.
