In Bangladesh, The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) will be hosting its first “Manufacturer Forum: Dhaka” on 6th March in the capital.
According to a press release, this event, which reflects the theme “Catalyst for Change,” aims to highlight the special challenges faced by manufacturers and to demonstrate their role in setting and achieving goals that are transforming the consumer goods industry. It also provides support for collaborative solutions.
“We are thrilled to host our inaugural Manufacturer Forum of 2024 in Bangladesh and privileged that such an important sourcing hub, known for its craft and expertise, will be the first place we will showcase a new era for the SAC,” stated Andrew Martin, executive vice president, SAC, who will give the opening address.
At the forum, which is anticipated to draw in excess of 200 delegates, participants will learn about the recently introduced Manufacturer Climate Action Programme (MCAP), the Higg Index toolkit, and important legislative developments.
Along with interactive workshops on finishing the Higg Facilities Environmental Module (FEM) 4.0, health and safety remediation plans, and workers’ rights, participants can also obtain certified in setting Science-Based Targets (SBTs) for decarbonisation and gain hands-on training in this area.
The SAC declared in 2023 that this event would return following a pause in in-person events due to the epidemic.
Subsequently, the SAC had its July conference in Shenzhen, China, and its December forum in Bangalore, India. The gatherings bring together stakeholders and business leaders with manufacturers, who are at the forefront of important action, to talk about issues such as policy alignment, supply chain compliance, verification, and the future of sustainability.
Vidhura Ralapanawe, executive vice president of Epic Group and SAC board director, and Laxmikant Jawale, regional lead of South Asia & Southeast Asia in Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), will give speeches at the event.
Additional speakers include SAC global team members and SAC members Primark, ELEVATE, an LRQA Company, and CYCLO® recycled fibres, among others.
Representatives from organisations with which SAC collaborates, including Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the Social & Labour Convergence Program (SLCP), among others, will also present.
According to a media release, the event will take place in conjunction with the Sustainable Apparel Forum, which the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange is hosting on 5th March.
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is a multi-stakeholder, worldwide non-profit alliance for the apparel and textile industry.
