BGMEA University of Fashion &

Technology

Submitted To:
Ms. Rokshana Shirin
Assistant Professor

Submitted By:
Md. Sohel Biswas
ID. 181-086-101
Introduction:
Sustainability in RMG business operation
is an evolving issue for Bangladeshi
entrepreneurs after Tazreen and Rana
Plaza incidents. Bangladesh RMG industry,
the main catalyst for the country’s
economy, is blamed by the buyer for lack
implementation of sustainability issues in
the factories. Environmental
sustainability is the most important and
emerging issue at the present phase of
industrialization, which is considered as a
burning issue. In this regard, nowadays
apparel buyers are focusing on the eco-
friendly way of production
What is Sustainable development?:

Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting

human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the
ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and
ecosystem services based upon which the economy and society
depend.
RMG industry in Bangladesh:

Ready-made-garment export is the lifeline of the Bangladesh

economy. According to the last report Bangladesh has earned
more than 83 percent of its export earnings from this sector
(Nikkei Asian Review, 2018) where the total RMG export in
the last fiscal year 2017-18 was US$33.93 billion (BGMEA,
2019)
Challenges in RMG sector :
Improper Infrastructure
Transportation Infrastructure
- Railway system
-Sea ports
Bank loan and high rate of interest etc.
Lack of Research & Development
A way to overcome the problems:
 Infrastructure
 Increased Productivity through Research & Training
 Foreign Direct Investment
 Power & Energy
 Buyers Contribution
Bangladesh RMG industry practice to achieve environmental
sustainability
Bangladesh RMG industry owners are very much concern about
business sustainability. Compliance factories are implementing a
numbers of best practices to improve their efficiency and
sustainability. Some best practices are:
• Rain water harvesting
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) of water
• Cogeneration
• Condensate recovery boiler
• Water efficient dyes and chemicals
• Use of renewable energy (solar panel)
• Prismatic skylight
• T5 and LED light
• Sustainability reporting and etc.
Conclusion
Sustainability has a broader aspect than compliance.
Bangladesh RMG industry needs a comprehensive strategy to
be sustainable for environmental issues. Both industry owners
and policy-makers need to understand the global impact of
production and consumption patterns. Sustainability has to
be evolved within the industry, which is not as print rather
than a marathon.
Thank You