CEO Message for Member Newsletter – March 2026
Dear Nirapon members,
As we move further into 2026, I am pleased to share a number of important milestones and developments from across Nirapon.
First, I’m delighted to announce that our global membership has now reached a milestone of 70 companies, all united by a shared commitment to creating safer manufacturing workplaces in Bangladesh. This continued growth reflects both the strength of our collective mission and the trust placed in Nirapon’s approach. Read here.
So far this year, we have also made meaningful enhancements to our program. In particular, we have begun rolling out simplified 90-day and Safety Support Visit reporting, following a successful pilot in 2025. These improvements were developed with a clear goal: to make it easier for factories and member companies to understand, prioritize, and act on the recommendations provided by our Safety Analyst team. We believe these changes will help translate insights into impact more effectively in the factories. Read here.
We are also actively working on an expansion of our program to new factories, ensuring that more workers benefit from strengthened safety management systems and support. Read here.
During our latest member call, we provided members a preview of findings from our five-year impact analysis. This work will form the foundation of Nirapon’s first Impact Report, to be published in the coming months. The results are encouraging and point to the real, tangible progress we are making together in improving workplace safety.
Finally, I’m pleased to introduce Nirapon’s new tagline, “Together for Safety.” This phrase captures the essence of our shared mission and the collaborative spirit that underpins all of our efforts. My thanks to Zahurul Islam from Walmart for this thoughtful and fitting suggestion.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we build on this momentum together throughout 2026.
Yours in safety,
Lewis
