The Danish fashion group Bestseller, parent company of Jack & Jones, Vero Moda and only, rejected allegations by the Danish television station TV 2. These refer to alleged evidence of child labor in his supply chain.
In a public statement, Bestseller expressly referred to two documentary film episodes. These were broadcast on TV 2 and TV 2 Play by the Danish media company. In it, allegations against textile companies in Bangladesh were raised, which are to be connected to the fashion group. Four anonymous sources, which were a former employee: inside, claimed that the company had put an eye on Greenwashing, critical working conditions, the wage level and the environmental effects.
The most serious allegation concerned child labor. Two cases are said to have been uncovered in factories that are currently working with bestsellers or previously worked for the company. One case referred to clothing from the bestseller brand Vila. This is said to have occupied products from factories in which minors were involved in production. A former partner is said to have also given concerns about child labor inside the bestseller supply chain.
Bestseller accuses TV 2 ‘false’ and ‘incomplete’ claims
In response to the allegations, the bestseller said that attempts were made to enter a dialogue with TV 2. The broadcaster was informed that “no one has been working with any of the companies mentioned in the episodes for at least 20 years”. “We have to find that TV 2 ignored this information, since TV 2 nevertheless broadcast incorrect content,” added the company. An attempt had been made to provide the media company with the appropriate documents.
Bestseller described the allegations as “harmful”. The company claimed that TV 2 had not tried to contact the two companies in Bangladesh with which it is currently connected. Other companies also on its open supplier: Inner list was not contacted, although “interviews and factory visits were offered” in several cases “. Furthermore, the application was rejected to view video recordings from the show to clarify misunderstandings.
Bestseller, which had decided against participation in the show, called the broadcast a “unilateral” and “incomplete” report. This attempts to draw a “partially undocumented” story from which one wants to “distanc”. The company also emphasized its own efforts to counteract potential misconduct in its supply chain. This includes ensuring that suppliers: comply with the applicable laws on the inside; The use of environmental specialist: inside to monitor the companies; And the introduction of initiatives to make the way to work safer for women.
“Among other things, the journalists have: inside [von TV 2] the truth does not disclose in your research. They have initiated monitoring of consumer goods that had direct effects on our customer relationships. In addition, you have held back information for over 20 months, of which you have now admitted publicly that you should have shared you with us, ”concluded the company.
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