The Omnibus is a serious setback in the fight against forced labour and a letdown for workers around the world. By dismantling key protections in the #CSDDD, it sends a dangerous signal to the world—that corporate interests take precedence over human rights.

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And despite the EU watchdog's findings, the European Council and Parliament have doubled down, sidelining the calls from civil society, academia, legal experts and progressive business.

We are deeply disappointed with this outcome.

Brands should should proactively check whether their factories are mitigating heat effects for workers. The logical vehicle for this would be the Accord.

Furthermore, workers often do not have enough breaks or access to clean water to be able to withstand the heat.
Brands sourcing from Pakistan are responsible to ensure that their workers are not risking their lives or health at work.

With temperatures reaching over 40C in the hottest time of year, workers continue working in factories and mills that are not adapted to ensure workers' health is protected: “Many garment units are built like sealed boxes. The priority is to protect the product, not the people who stitch it.”