This document, prepared by BSR, summarizes and highlights key findings from in-depth research
conducted by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) for the apparel sector community.
This analysis proposes three areas where apparel companies should invest to drive improvements in
outcomes for women workers and promote women’s economic empowerment around the world. The
analysis and the underlying research conducted by ICRW were supported by C&A Foundation and the
Levi Strauss Foundation.
conducted by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) for the apparel sector community.
This analysis proposes three areas where apparel companies should invest to drive improvements in
outcomes for women workers and promote women’s economic empowerment around the world. The
analysis and the underlying research conducted by ICRW were supported by C&A Foundation and the
Levi Strauss Foundation.
