RSC (RMG Sustainability Council) has started to enlist new factories without brand nomination. Previously, factories could only be enlisted in RSC if they had nomination from the brand but from now on, any export-oriented garment factories that are members of BGMEA and BKMEA can also be enlisted under RSC with the nomination of BGMEA.
BGMEA President Mr. Faruque Hassan has signed an agreement with 8 garment factories on June 19, 2023, at BGMEA Complex, Uttara. These factories will now be listed in RSC. Nafis ud Daula, Director of RSC board was also present at the MoU signing ceremony.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said, “We thank our factories for joining RSC spontaneously. Through this, the entrance of new factories to RSC has opened.”
He said, “By enlisting under RSC, these garment factories will be able to take orders from global renowned brands, which will play a significant role in increasing the country’s exports. By following these 8 factories, other factories will be encouraged to be enlisted under RSC.”
During the first phase, RSC will inspect the working environment of the factories and provide safety remediation in terms of fire, electrical and structural issues.
It is important to mention that RSC is an unprecedented private national tripartite initiative to carry forward the significant accomplishments made in workplace safety in Bangladesh. RSC was set up by three incorporating members representing each of the three constituents from Global Fashion Brands, Global and Local Trade Unions and Industry. The vision of RSC is to deliver world-class sustainable workplace safety programs and to make the RMG Industry a safe and better place to work.
