As part of the collaboration with BGMEA, Solidaridad Network Asia organized a workshop on “Sustainable Business Growth of the Apparel Sector of Bangladesh: Improving Workers Productivity and Resource Efficiency”, on November 7.
Supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Solidaridad Network Asia is implementing “Reclaiming Sustainability (RS) in the Apparel Industry of Bangladesh” project which aims to contribute to inclusive and sustainable trade and investment for enhancing the productivity and inclusivity in the value chain.
Solidaridad is collaborating with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for improving the sustainability norms and practices towards making the Bangladesh appeal industry more sustainable and inclusive.
The partnership is to take collective efforts for improving workers’ productivity, chemical management, developing digital tool for promoting sustainable use of water and energy and adopting circularity throughout the industry, which will improve the global market position of Bangladesh apparel industry.
The partnership will co-create business models for improving productivity and to influence the brands, national and international authorities for increased trade and investment in Bangladesh, for a productive and sustainable growth of the apparel industry.
Solidaridad is collaborating with the apparel sector of Bangladesh to address the issues of workers productivity by achieving Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) standards and international corporate due diligence towards attaining a sustainable apparel sector.
Under the initiatives, efforts are designed around reskilling and upskilling the workers on Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), inspiring women to take leadership position at workplace to adapt with new technologies & tools for their productivity enhancement.
