Swedish delegation promotes sustainability in Bangladesh RMG sector
29 Mar 24 2 min read
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- Advocates for sustainability, collaboration in Bangladesh garment industry during visit to Fakir Apparels.
- Delegation included minister of International Development Cooperation & Foreign Trade, Swedish ambassador to Bangladesh, and H&M country manager.
- They highlighted sector challenges, including issues related to GSP, achieving net zero emissions.
During the visit, they highlighted sector challenges, including issues related to GSP, achieving net zero emissions, and ensuring sustainability practices.
This is as per media reports, which added Fakir Apparels’ management, including managing director Fakir Maniruzzaman, deputy managing director Fakir Nafizuzzaman, sustainability director Munzarin Zaman, and director Fakir Rafsanuzzaman, took part in the discussions.
The officials emphasised trade’s vital role for Bangladesh, particularly initiatives like GSP supporting the garment industry even as they stressed collaboration among stakeholders for a smooth transition to GSP-plus, crucial for safeguarding millions of workers’ livelihoods.
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Fakir Apparels expressed aspirations for policy support to advance climate goals and transition to a net zero, sustainable manufacturing facility.
They outlined a roadmap with concrete steps towards these targets, highlighting the necessity of support from the EU and Sweden.
Furthermore, Fakir Apparels showcased innovative approaches to social sustainability, prioritising workers’ roles and initiatives enhancing their livelihoods. These initiatives aim to promote workers’ active participation in the economy and foster supportive environments for their well-being.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DR)
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