What international corporate safety and building accord was created in 2013 following the tragic Rana Plaza building collapse to inspect garment factories?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
- Step 1: Following the Rana Plaza structural disaster on 24 April 2013 in Savar, international fashion retailers and global trade unions signed a legally binding compact. Answer: the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. Why not the others: The International Fair Labor Standards Agreement, The Global Workplace Safety and Health Protocol and The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Apparel Pact don't fit.
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