As part of its social responsibility SGS Bangladesh Limited has partnered with Swisscontact, forging a path toward sustainable development and enhanced skill training in key economic sectors through various impactful projects. These include working with projects of Swisscontact that include Building Youth Employability Through Skills (BYETS), Promoting Green Growth In The Ready-Made Garments Sector Through Skills (PROGRESS), PRABRIDDHI, and B-Skillful.
•Comprehensive Training Initiatives: Significant efforts have been made in training programs, where SGS Bangladesh facilitated sessions to train more than 800 individuals from various industries. It focuses on imparting knowledge on energy efficiency, water conservation, health & safety, worker rights, gender equality, machine operations and chemical management to enhance sustainable practices.
•Technical Support: SGS Bangladesh extends its expertise; this assistance focuses on reducing hazardous chemical use and improving safety and quality management standards across various industries such as Light Engineering, Furniture, Rice Mills, Leather & Footwear thereby fostering a resilient business environment. Part of this included certifying 8 companies on ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems). Apart from this, SGS Bangladesh is guiding 6 RMG factories to develop and publish their ESG Report.
• Youth and Skills Development: SGS Bangladesh and Swisscontact are dedicated to empowering the youth with skills necessary for today's job market, particularly in agro-processing sectors such as jute and food processing. This initiative aims to create sustainable employment opportunities and equip young workers with the skills needed for a greener future.
•Advocacy and Awareness: The partnership has also been proactive in advocating for labor rights and safety, marking significant occasions such as May Day with events focused on workplace health. These initiatives emphasize the importance of safe and equitable working conditions as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
•Empowering Entrepreneurs: To stimulate local economic growth by empowering entrepreneurs in critical sectors like Rice Mills and Light Engineering, SGS provides them with the tools and knowledge to compete and thrive in a global marketplace.
The collaboration between SGS Bangladesh and Swisscontact is a testament to the transformative power of strategic partnerships in achieving sustainability and enhancing workforce capabilities. By aligning their efforts across various impactful projects, they are setting new standards in industry practices and contributing to the socioeconomic development of Bangladesh.
We encourage industry stakeholders and the community to actively support and engage with these initiatives, helping to drive forward the sustainable transformation of key sectors in Bangladesh's economy.
We encourage industry stakeholders and the community to actively support and engage with these initiatives, helping to drive forward the sustainable transformation of key sectors in Bangladesh's economy.
