In the first half of 2023, LABS reached a major milestone by launching the program in Indonesia. In addition, we continued to strengthen the delivery and operations of LABS, along with the associated firms. We conducted National Stakeholder Committee meetings in India and Vietnam, where important aspects of post-graduation monitoring and national-level outreach of the program … Continue reading “LABS Newsletter – July 2023”
The Life and Building Safety Initiative (LABS) recently launched the ‘Platform for Safety in Apparel and Footwear Industry (PSAFI)’, a collaborative platform designed to promote safety and sustainable development in the Apparel, Textile, Footwear and Accessories industry in India. This report provides a background of LABS and PSAFI, captures the highlights of the April 28, … Continue reading “Platform for Safety in Apparel and Footwear Industry (PSAFI)- White Paper”
The Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative announced the launch of its operations in Indonesia today.
The Life and Building Safety Initiative (LABS) today launched ‘Platform for Safety in Apparel and Footwear Industry (PSAFI)’, a collaborative platform aimed at promoting safety and sustainable development in the apparel and footwear industry in India. PSAFI aims to provide a trusted, neutral space for industry stakeholders to come together, discuss, and exchange ideas and … Continue reading “LABS Initiative Launches PSAFI: A Joint Platform for Safety in the Apparel and Footwear Industry in India”
During the first quarter of 2023, we set the pace to strengthen the program and its reach. Globally, we completed over 600 safety trainings and 400 assessments. As an important milestone, LABS will expand into Indonesia this year and the groundwork for the launch is progressing steadily.
In consultation with Archetype, LABS initiated work to modify the LABS Standard and Methodology for Indonesia by considering the local legal requirements against which the apparel, footwear, and accessories factories will be measured on structural, fire, and electrical safety parameters.
IDH is a global convener with a proven track record in multiple commodity value chains. For the Life and Building Safety Initiative, IDH provides overall facilitation support, and helps develop the operational set up in the identified countries.
