At the official complex of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) situated at Uttara, in the capital Dhaka, the garment makers’ body and the Solidaridad Network Asia have formally entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU), even as this strategic agreement aims to synergise their efforts in various areas including worker welfare, skill development, productivity enhancement, the establishment of a digital sustainability reporting platform, and the attainment of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards and international corporate diligence.
This is as per reports, which added the ultimate goal of this collaboration is to advance the apparel sector towards sustainability and environmental responsibility, aligning with the BGMEA’s Sustainable Strategic Vision for 2030.
The collaboration will particularly focus on equipping factory workers and mid-level managers with skills pertinent to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), promoting environmentally friendly workspaces, and placing a strong emphasis on empowering women even if this empowerment will be facilitated through the implementation of training programmes aimed at developing supervisory skills.
Furthermore, both organisations will jointly advocate for the adoption of energy-efficient business models. This advocacy will also involve creating and sharing position papers as well as enhancing the capabilities of BGMEA member factories through collaborative consultations.
Within the framework of this partnership, BGMEA and Solidaridad will leverage their expertise to implement EU due diligence protocols, with a specific emphasis on the Dutch and French derivatives of such practices.
