One of Bangladesh’s top garment manufacturers, Fakir Apparels Ltd., has joined the global network of businesses promoting safer, cleaner, and more responsible textile production as an official bluesign® system partner.
As per the company’s statement, this achievement strengthens Fakir’s commitment to sustainability across three pillars – People, Partners and Planet.
Through strict input management, the company ensures safer workplaces removing harmful chemicals before they enter production. Continuous benchmarking will help stimulate healthier environment for both communities and workers.
By providing validated data and complete compliance with international sustainability standards, Fakir Apparels improves transparency and assists multinational companies in reaching their environmental objectives.
The company makes major contributions to environmental improvements as a member of the Bluesign® community, such as reducing water use by around 23%, energy intensity by about 27% and carbon emissions by about 35%.
