The MoU will remain effective from May 2026 to February 2028 and establishes a broad framework for technical cooperation focused on green industrial transformation.
Bangladesh trade body BGMEA and Germany’s GIZ recently signed an MoU to strengthen sustainability, energy efficiency and circularity in Bangladesh’s RMG industry.
The MoU will remain effective from May 2026 to February 2028.
The cooperation is designed to align industrial growth with international sustainability benchmarks and climate commitments.
A major focus is energy transition of the sector.
Both sides will jointly implement a range of technical initiatives in coordination with Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce, the Export Promotion Bureau and the Department of Environment. The cooperation is designed to align industrial growth with international sustainability benchmarks and climate commitments, according to the Bangladesh’s media outlets.
A major focus of the collaboration is energy transition of the apparel sector. Initiatives including energy efficiency for development (EE4DEV), technical and vocational education and training for renewable energy (TVET4RE) and project development programme (PDP) will support renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency improvements in garment factories.
These projects will be complemented by the Skills for Sustainable Employment (SKILLs4SE) programme, aimed at upgrading workforce capabilities to meet emerging industrial demands.
The MoU also prioritises circular economy practices, compliance and worker welfare through projects such as Sustainability in the Textile and Leather Industries (STILE II), Skills for self-Monitoring and Compliance with Clean and Fair Production in the Textile Industry (SCAIP), Social Protection for Workers in the Textile and Leather Sector (SOSI) and the CIRCLE initiative.
These are expected to strengthen environmental accountability, improve social protection mechanisms, and enhance textile waste management systems.
The agreement outlines several strategic areas of cooperation, including preparation for evolving European Union market requirements related to supply chain due diligence, traceability, and decarbonisation.
The Responsible Business Helpdesk (RBH) will also receive institutional support to improve compliance readiness among manufacturers.
Additional areas of collaboration include advanced environmental and chemical management, regular energy audits, technical workforce training, digitalisation of worker protection systems, transparent textile waste marketplaces and greater adoption of international technologies for sustainable manufacturing.
Gender inclusion has also been identified as a key pillar of the partnership.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
