Metro Group: German giant assumes social responsibility for the employees of RL. Denim, Bengali subcontractor

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eard of international coalition composed of NGOs and unions from Germany, the UK and the US, the Metro supply group decided to reintegrate the Bengali jean manufacturer which was excluded after a young worker who worked for a subcontractor died. It also announced concrete CSR measures.

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