'The report makes several recommendations that it expects will serve as a road map for better company reporting and labour standards compliance in the supply chain, and help foster collaborative action to eliminate workers’ rights abuses in global supply chains.

The report also notes that Hong Kong apparel brands are mainly Asia-pacific focused and have had limited exposure to the added pressures of more mature markets, which include more stringent reporting requirements, heightened consumer expectations, and NGO and media scrutiny. It suggests that given the global potential of these brands, improved transparency is a powerful strategy for improving access to and opportunities in these markets.'