The RMG sector in Bangladesh has made notable progress in terms of becoming circular and sustainable. The industry has embraced a myriad of initiatives for resource efficiency, waste reduction, and recycling. Yet there is much left to be done.
While Bangladesh tackles the issue of being in a vulnerable climate position, there is a pressing need for greater efforts, collaboration among local and foreign stakeholders, and a strategic vision. While the apparel and textile sectors focus on transitioning to clean energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable solutions, it is time for a call to action. International collaborations can bring expertise, technologies, necessary resources, and financial support to implement sustainable development projects.
This session intends to focus on how knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives can enable mutual learning, foster sustainable practices throughout Bangladesh’s RMG supply chain, and bring greater value to not only the sector but also the buyers and stakeholders who want value-added sustainable products.
Speakers
- Abdullah Hil Rakib, Managing Director, Team Group & Director, BGMEA
- Arnoud Passenier, Strategic International Advisor on Circular Economy, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands
- Bob Assenberg, Fund Director,
Good Fashion Fund - Fleur Meerman (Moderator), Senior Policy Advisor, Economic and Social Council of the Netherlands (SER) & Board Member, Open Supply Hub
- Kim Poldner, Professor, Circular Business, Faculty of Business, Finance & Marketing of The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Priyanka Khanna, Head of Asia Expansion, Fashion for Good
- Simon Noall, CEO, Upcycle Labs
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