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...
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| Format: | Opinion Piece |
| Language: | Inglés |
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International Growth Centre
2025
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179025 |
| Summary: | 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. |
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