DHAKA, Dec 1, 2023 (BSS) - The Responsible Business Hub (RBH), established by
BGMEA with GIZ support, conducted two impactful training sessions titled
"Training on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence."

The sessions, held at BGMEA Complex from November 29, aimed at on boarding 25
factories, engaging 44 participants, to enhance their understanding of
compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, specifically
focusing on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD), said a
press release.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan handed over certificates to the participants
who have completed the session.

BGMEA Senior Vice President S. M. Mannan (Kochi), Vice President Shahidullah
Azim, Directors Faisal Samad, Abdullah Hil Rakib, Navidul Huq, and Rajiv
Chowdhury and Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Trade Fair Mohammad Kamal
Uddin were also present at the certificate handover ceremony held on November
30.
 
The training, led by RBH, focused on capacity building for compliance,
environment, and sustainability managers from diverse factories.

These sessions equipped participants with valuable insights into
terminologies and processes related to human rights and environmental due
diligence.

The trained factory managers are now capable of assessing risks within their
operations and supply chains.

This initiative will assist factories in establishing responsible policies,
contributing to a more sustainable and ethical approach in Bangladesh's RMG
sector.