His Excellency Charles Whiteley, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Ambassador, visited Fakir Apparels to learn about how Fakir Apparels is striving to lead the way in sustainability in the RMG landscape through its various social and environmental initiatives.

The management shared its sustainability roadmap and discussed key challenges on the way and how it’s working with key stakeholders such as brands and EU policy makers to overcome these challenges. They discussed post GSP scenario and the importance of continued trade growth between EU and Bangladesh to aid sustainability and protect millions of livelihoods employed in the RMG sector.

Fakir Apparels from Bangladesh, along with H&M, represented Bangladesh in Brussels with a four-country delegation to the EU Trade Commission. They engaged with the EU Director General of Trade, discussing key trade policies and the impact on economic, social, and environmental aspects. This meeting marked the first time policymakers met with manufacturers from developing nations to understand the garment sector's perspective. Topics included LDC graduation, GSP+ importance for economic growth, and sustainability policies. Manufacturers welcomed EU sustainability policies but expressed caution on potential disruptions to supply chains. They emphasized the need for support in technology, innovation, and investments from economic blocks like the EU to accelerate policy adoption.

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