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Company Response

6 Nov 2023

JAKO's response to allegations of abuses in Myanmar garment factories - Nov 2023 update

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After long and intensive exchange with various stakeholders we have decided to stop sourcing from Myanmar at the end of 2023. Due to the current travel warning in place, the restrictions for NGOs and the fact that to this day no free, fair and open elections have taken place, we cannot carry out our due diligence there as we would like to. In consultation with our suppliers, we will use up residual materials and responsibly withdraw.

Should you have further questions about our activities with respect to these issues, we will gladly make ourselves available. Furthermore, we are open to and grateful for further cooperation and information about every type of incident in any of our factories. 

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Part of the following timelines

Myanmar: Garment workers allegedly face mandatory overtime, excessive production targets & verbal abuse; Incl. co. response

Myanmar: Garment workers allegedly intimidated to work during national holiday; Incl. co. non-response