H&M to phase out Myanmar suppliers after labour abuses probe
The most common allegations were wage reduction and wage theft, followed by unfair dismissal, inhumane work rates, and forced overtime
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H&M has announced that it is planning to “gradually phase out” its operations in Myanmar following a report from the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC).
The company launched an investigation H&M into 20 alleged instances of labour abuse following the report.
The BHRRC tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuses in Myanmar garment factories between February 2022 to February 2023.
The most common allegations were wage reduction and wage theft, followed by unfair dismissal, inhumane work rates, and forced overtime.
H&M said in a statement: “We have been monitoring the latest developments in Myanmar very closely and we see increased challenges to conduct our operations according to our standards and requirements.
“After careful consideration we have now taken the decision to gradually phase out our operations in Myanmar. During this process we will continue to engage with our stakeholders as part of our enhanced due diligence process.”
