Last month, a survey of 1,000 factories in Bangladesh found workers were paid the same as before the pandemic, despite soaring costs of materials.
Major UK high street retailers were found to use these factories, with researchers finding 90% of larger high street brands buying from four or more factories engaging in unfair purchasing practices.
For ESG Clarity’s latest episode of the ESG Out Loud podcast, global deputy editor Natasha Turner speaks to lead author on the report, Muhammad Azizul Islam, professor of sustainability accounting and transparency at Aberdeen University, about the findings.
They are joined by Sarasin & Partners’ stewardship analyst Therese Kieve to discuss the implications for the investment industry and progress in supply chain due diligence.
Listen to the latest episode above.
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