Can multinational buyers help curb river pollution by Bangladesh’s garment industry?

As the fashion industry faces mounting scrutiny over its environmental footprint, evidence from Bangladesh shows that exporting to multinational brands is linked with measurable improvements in river water quality. This highlights how responsible sourcing practices and appropriate incentives, driven...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Iqbal, Kazi, Mahzab, Moogdho, Motohashi, Kazuki, Takayama, Haruka
Formato: Opinion Piece
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Growth Centre 2025
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179025
Descripción
Sumario:As the fashion industry faces mounting scrutiny over its environmental footprint, evidence from Bangladesh shows that exporting to multinational brands is linked with measurable improvements in river water quality. This highlights how responsible sourcing practices and appropriate incentives, driven by consumer demand for sustainable brands, can enhance environmental compliance in developing countries.