Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), underlined the utmost significance of addressing human rights and environmental concerns in today’s interconnected global economy.
During his speech as the chief guest at a seminar held recently, the BGMEA chair highlighted Bangladesh’s commitment to sustainability and unveiled BGMEA’s Sustainability Vision 2030, which encompasses ambitious targets encompassing carbon emissions reduction, sustainable raw material usage, responsible groundwater utilization, chemical management, energy efficiency, and forest conservation.
The vision also places a strong emphasis on inclusive workplace practices, gender equality, and good governance, complete with an online data platform to monitor progress.
Faruque Hassan also emphasised the importance of understanding due diligence protocols, capacity building, and transparency as essential components for ensuring future business success.
The seminar, focusing on the German Due Diligence Supply Chain Act, was hosted by the Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) in Dhaka even as this event served as a platform to gather influential industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders for a discussion on the critical role of human rights and environmental due diligence in the global business landscape.