Deep Dive
From Compliance to Competitiveness: How Bangladesh’s apparel industry is building a responsible business ecosystem through data, collaboration and transparency
ORGANIZED BY
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
17-Sep
09:00-09:45
Meeting Room G
Responsible business is a competitiveness strategy. Data is the foundation for better decisions. Collective action scales transformation. Transparency builds trust.

Topic in Focus
Responsible business is a competitiveness strategy. Data is the foundation for better decisions. Collective action scales transformation. Transparency builds trust.
Overview
This session aims to share Bangladesh's practical experience in preparing an entire industry for responsible business conduct through collective action, digital innovation, ESG data management, capacity building, partnerships and evidence-based decision making, with a focus on the Industry ESG Data Portal and Dashboard.
Why it matters
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) established the Responsible Business Hub (RBH) to prepare the industry for emerging global regulations and future market demands through responsible business, ESG, digital innovation and collaboration.
Global buyers increasingly require ESG disclosures, human rights due diligence, climate and supply chain transparency. Many suppliers need structured data systems more than additional compliance requirements.
Who should attend?
Manufacturing industry stakeholders
What participants will gain
Transforms raw factory data into visual insights for benchmarking, progress monitoring, policy dialogue and evidence-based decisions.

