PERSPECTIVE WORK AND SOCIAL JUSTICE LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE BAN­GLADESH ACCORD? Insights for the Mandatory Due Diligence Debate Dr. Miriam Saage-Maaß, Franziska Korn April 2021 The Bangladesh ACCORD on Fire and Building Safety is an example of an Enforceable Brand Agreement(EBA) that made garment industry work­places much safer. The ACCORD’s success stems from its governance struc­ture, scope for penalties for non-implementation, its great transparency and the option for workers to use an accessi­ble, independent complaints mechanism. The mandatory arbitration clause is the key to enforcement, making the agreement legally binding. Experts confirm that the ACCORD can be transposed to other areas of human rights worldwide; EBAs can be an important way for firms to fulfil human rights due diligence obligations.