The company will complete all reviews within six months and will publicly release the names and inspection information on all 279 factories.
Walmart began more rigorous inspections under the enhanced safety programme earlier this year, and will begin posting results of these inspections on 1 June.
Adding to this new level of supply chain transparency, the company posted on its website a list of failed factories in Bangladesh that are no longer allowed to produce for Walmart. A list of all failed factories will follow in the coming weeks.
The company is also increasing the pace and frequency of follow-up inspections in all Bangladesh factories, with visits taking place every two months to ensure compliance and progress.
“Transparency is vital to make progress in improving factory conditions, and by disclosing this information, government, workers, non-governmental agencies and companies can benefit from this work,” said Rajan Kamalanathan, vice president of ethical sourcing for Walmart.
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