The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) plans to develop an AI-enabled Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance framework called the 'Digital Factory Passport (DFP).' This initiative aims to significantly boost transparency, accountability, and global competitiveness within the country's apparel sector.
The DFP is designed to act as a unified digital tool to streamline data management and reporting at the factory level. The system is expected to not only reduce audit fatigue for factories but also improve efficiency in monitoring sustainability performance and help factories align with international buyers’ requirements using a standardized, AI-driven approach.
According to the BGMEA, this initiative is a crucial step towards future-proofing Bangladesh’s position as a global sourcing hub.
Mahmud Hasan Khan, President, BGMEA, emphasizes, innovation and digital transformation help advance the sector’s sustainability goals. Representatives from Digital Bridge Partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the industry with digital solutions that lead to greater efficiency and transparency.
