Publications

by Holden Hao created 2021-01-19T19:30:11+07:00
Towards safer working conditions in the Bangladesh ready-made garment sector

Towards safer working conditions in the Bangladesh ready-made garment sector

The collapse of Rana Plaza in April 2013 highlighted the need for an immediate effort to enhance safety in the Bangladesh ready-made garment sector. The International Labour Organization responded rapidly by working with the Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations to...

Moving the needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector Regional Road Map

Moving the needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector Regional Road Map

This working Road Map complements and supports the ILO paper ‘Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in the garment sector in Asia.’ Guided by a theory of change and set of recommendations and key messages developed by the paper, the Road Map aims to promote increased...

Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories

Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories

Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories

EN_Toolkit_Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories

EN_Toolkit_Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories

Improving Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices in Chinese Shoe Factories

Online Trainings on Climate Action and Chemical Management (e-REMC) - Flyer

Online Trainings on Climate Action and Chemical Management (e-REMC) - Flyer

The Climate Action Training includes 5 thematic modules that can be completed independently (self-paced) or in a tutor guided format. Participants of the Climate Action Training will learn how to minimize climate risks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your business...

Guidelines on inclusion in textile supply chains

Guidelines on inclusion in textile supply chains

The guideline "Inclusion in Textile Supply Chains" aims to support companies in promoting the employment of people with disabilities in a non-discriminatory and practical manner.

Employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector: Taking stock of recent trends

Employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector: Taking stock of recent trends

The report takes stock of employment, wages and productivity in the Asian garment sector by exploring data and policy insights to highlight trends, patterns and ways forward for a better future of work. By utilising updated data insights, the report outlines persisting decent...

FABRIC Asia Knowledge Product Series: On-site solar regulation and policy framework (Bangladesh)

FABRIC Asia Knowledge Product Series: On-site solar regulation and policy framework (Bangladesh)

In this note, you will learn about: 1. Configuration of on-site solar systems 2. The net energy metering (NEM) scheme 3. System requirements for NEM 4. Required permits and licences for NEM 5. NEM application procedure

FABRIC Asia Knowledge Product Series - KP9: Different investment models for rooftop solar projects in Viet Nam

FABRIC Asia Knowledge Product Series - KP9: Different investment models for rooftop solar projects in Viet Nam

Designed for Factory owners in the textile and garment industry. This note introduces various investment models that factory owners can choose from when implementing a solar system. More specifically, you will find information about: CAPEX vs OPEX investment model, Decision-tree...

"Seth Yerng - Our Rights" The labour law app for social transformation

"Seth Yerng - Our Rights" The labour law app for social transformation

We released our new digital brochure for the labour law app "Seth Yerng - Our Rights"! To empower female garment workers and to improve the knowledge of their rights FABRIC Asia created the mobile application called ‘Seth Yerng – Our Rights’ for Cambodia. The app has been...

FABRIC Asia Knowledge Product Series - KP7: Local financing programmes for commercial and industrial solar systems (Pakistan)

FABRIC Asia Knowledge Product Series - KP7: Local financing programmes for commercial and industrial solar systems (Pakistan)

This note provides an introduction to financing solar PV projects in Cambodia, including: ∙ Key considerations for financing your solar PV project ∙ The typical loan terms in Viet Nam

INSIDE JOB: How business lobbyists used the Commission's scrutiny procedures to weaken human rights and environmental legislation

INSIDE JOB: How business lobbyists used the Commission's scrutiny procedures to weaken human rights and environmental legislation

Business lobbyists exploited the Commission’s scrutiny procedures to weaken an EU directive designed to protect human rights and the environment. This report uncovers the astonishing extent to which pro-corporate voices – from both within and outside the European Commission (EC)...

The Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices - Building Resilience in Textile Supply Chains

The Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices - Building Resilience in Textile Supply Chains

he Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices (CFRPP) (the framework) provides a common language and alignment on what constitutes responsible purchasing practices. It is the result of a 2-year process of the MSI Working Group on Purchasing Practices (the Working...