CSR and the Social Sustainability of Bangladesh’s RMG Industry
Gautam, Aabhash (2020)
Gautam, Aabhash
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020091120357
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The main objective of this thesis to understand the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Sustainability of Bangladesh garment industries in the context of the Rana plaza Complex collapse. Similarly, it is intended to answer the research question “What is the status of the CSR practice and reporting in the RMG industry in Bangladesh in the context of the case study of the Rana Plaza collapse?” And “How can the regulation of CSR reporting and practice be improved to enhance social sustainability and create a sustainable supply chain in the RMG industry in Bangladesh?” This research uses an extensive literature-based approach and a case study based on the qualitative method.
The key findings/results of this research are the poor conduct of CSR practice and social sustainability which included poor basic wages, poor safety and violation of workers’ rights which led to the collapse of Rana plaza Complex. The global fashion industries should take full responsibility in creating a line of ethical production in Bangladesh through CSR reporting and implementation of social sustainability. This includes collaboration with International Labour Organization (ILO), local and international organization such as Awaj Foundation, Clean Campaign Organization, National Garment Workers’ Federation for establishing better working environment, safety, basic living wages and workers’ rights for the garment factories workers.
The key findings/results of this research are the poor conduct of CSR practice and social sustainability which included poor basic wages, poor safety and violation of workers’ rights which led to the collapse of Rana plaza Complex. The global fashion industries should take full responsibility in creating a line of ethical production in Bangladesh through CSR reporting and implementation of social sustainability. This includes collaboration with International Labour Organization (ILO), local and international organization such as Awaj Foundation, Clean Campaign Organization, National Garment Workers’ Federation for establishing better working environment, safety, basic living wages and workers’ rights for the garment factories workers.