The new German due diligence law may create an opportunity for Bangladesh to be the global leader of social and environmentally compliant industry, according to the representatives of leading apparel brands and officials of EU mission to Bangladesh. "You [Bangladesh] are already the leader in green factories.
A new German due diligence law will come into effect from January next year, aiming to bind companies to ensure better human and labour rights in factories and supply chains, said an official of a German development agency.
A total of 18 garment factories were awarded for their extraordinary performance in attaining social and environmental sustainability as well as adoption of innovative practices in the textile sector of Bangladesh.