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Ensuring fair wages while keeping Bangladesh’s RMG sector competitive
Mar 11, 2025

Ensuring fair wages in Bangladesh’s RMG sector while staying competitive is a major challenge. A sudden wage increase could harm the industry due to rising costs and global competition. Instead, investments in subsidized healthcare, housing, and education could improve workers' well-being without jeopardizing the sector’s stability.

Bangladesh’s path to sustainable competitiveness strategy for sustainable global leadership
Mar 10, 2025

Bangladesh is implementing sustainable strategies to strengthen its competitiveness in the global textile industry. The focus is on eco-friendly production, improved working conditions, and technological innovation. Through these measures, the country aims to solidify its position as a leading exporter and take on a pioneering role in sustainable textile production.

Event Roundup: 31st Sino-European CSR Roundtable Forum
Dec 27, 2024

The 31st Sino-European CSR Roundtable Forum, co-organised by amfori and China Sustainability Tribune, was held successfully on 26 November 2024 in Beijing. With the theme “The Influence and Trend of Green Policies on Supply Chains”, the forum discussed the impact of green policies, regulations and standards on the global supply chain, and shared the latest policy interpretation on the recently concluded COP29 in Baku. Over 280 thousand participants attended the forum physically and virtually.

Ensuring Excellence in amfori QMI with Audit Quality Assurance
Dec 24, 2024

Launched in the first quarter of 2022, the amfori Quality Management Initiative (amfori QMI) has achieved remarkable success in helping companies improve the quality of supply chain and trade more responsibly. By focusing on enhancing the internal systems of business partners, amfori QMI enables members to address critical governance issues in a cost effective and integral manner. Similar with other ESG tools and services, amfori QMI has taken reference to the framework so as to ensure that amfori QMI assessments meet the highest standards of transparency, integrity and accountability. In the longer run, amfori QMI will fully incorporate the guidance of AAP framework after rolling out to more countries and regions.

2024 ESG Regulations Update: What You Need to Know
Dec 23, 2024

In a world increasingly aware of the impact of corporate actions on society and the environment, this year has been the make or break moment for the EU when it comes to the adoption of Due Diligence legislation. The EU's due diligence legislation is not just a regional initiative; it has the potential to influence global standards and drive a move towards more responsible corporate practices on a global scale. Companies that adapt early will not only comply with regulations but also gain a competitive edge in an increasingly demanding market.Here’s a closer look at the key changes and why they matter.