This is the second part of a four-part series on greening the RMG sectorAlthough buyer pressure remains one of the key motivators for RMG industry greening - the government’s role in promoting cleaner production remains significant - especially in regard to RMG companies where buyer pressure for greening is comparatively less. Previously, RMG factories that were “cut and sew only” were classified as Green category - requiring minimal environmental assessments for certification. It may be noted that RMG companies are now used to compliance scrutiny of an international standard. In addition, a Public Accessibility Database has been prepared to contain information of 3,743 export-oriented RMG factories; another database with information of another 27,000 factories is underway. A voluntary benchmarking program could be started in collaboration with interested RMG factories - possibly from the RMG high achievers - and their buyers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 23, 2019 17:03 UTC