Related Keywords: build domestic industry, Ethiopian textile industry, H&M, social and environmental standard, sustainable production, Swedfund, unique cooperation
H&M has entered into partnership with Swedfund to create a unique cooperation in Ethiopia which aims to contribute to the development of a responsible Ethiopian textile industry characterized by both high social and environmental standards.
The cooperation sees opportunity to get involved in Ethiopia's growing textile industry at an early stage and to contribute to more jobs. They have for many years worked in existing manufacturing countries to improve working conditions and the environment. This experience is included with the establishment of cooperation with Ethiopian suppliers,