World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Why Systems Matter
Occupational health and safety concerns are an integral part of global supply chain networks. When workers suffer from work-related injuries or occupational illnesses, it often points to deeper gaps in workplace systems and controls. To honor workers affected by these incidents, promote safe working environments, and raise awareness of the consequences of inadequate health and […]
Why We Remember Rana Plaza
April 24 marks the anniversary of the devastating Rana Plaza tragedy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Spanning eight floors, the commercial building housed a variety of facilities which produced garments for mainstream brands. Despite cracks beginning to form and workers questioning the structural soundness of the building, they were told that they needed to return to work. […]
You can’t put a price tag on health and safety in the workplace
The cost of neglecting health and safety goes beyond financial impact. WRAP’s 12 Principles include guidelines for effective health and safety practices.
Panel discussion on cultural impact of Rana Plaza at 2023 Sustainability Summit
WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, was a featured speaker at Sourcing Journal’s 2023 Sustainability Summit in New York. He joined a panel discussion on how the tragic collapse of Rana Plaza impacted the social compliance landscape and global discourse about human rights issues in supply chains. Learn more about the insights and personal testimonies […]
2023 Worker Survey Report
This paper shares the findings of a joint worker survey conducted from October 2021 – March 2023 in labor-intensive manufacturing facilities in exporting countries. Six nonprofit social compliance organizations collaborated on the deployment of the survey tool in their partnering facilities. The 14,739 workers surveyed were primarily based in Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Italy, and Turkey; […]
10 Years Later: Lessons from the Rana Plaza Tragedy
It has been one decade since the deadly collapse of Rana Plaza dominated global headlines. Ten years later, industry leaders, social compliance experts, labor advocates, and government leaders around the world still feel the impact of the 1,134 lives lost. In an article published by Sourcing Journal, WRAP’s President and CEO explores the lessons that […]
Reflecting on the lingering implications of the Rana Plaza tragedy: a conversation on Rachelle Jackson’s Business & Human Rights podcast.
WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, joined the “Business and Human Rights with Rachelle” podcast to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh. This episode explores businesses’ responses to the historic tragedy, what the industry learned in terms of prevention, and what the world now expects when it comes to […]
Accountability in the apparel industry 10 years after Rana Plaza
WRAP’s President and CEO, Avedis Seferian, joins the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)’s Vice President of Policy, Nate Herman, for a discussion on accountability in the apparel industry ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the collapse of Rana Plaza.
Safe factory operations in a post-pandemic environment
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues for a third year, as business operations attempt to resume normally, and as public health guidelines keep changing, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has updated the guidance previously created with Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) — AAFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Partner — to enable safer factory operations during […]
