Control Union Bangladesh marked a major milestone in the country’s sustainability journey by hosting the nation’s first-ever carbon-neutral sustainability conference at the Sheraton Dhaka. With the theme “Shaping a Sustainable Future Together,” the landmark event drew over 50+ brands and more than 500 guests, partners, industry leaders, and sustainability practitioners from across Bangladesh and abroad, a press release said.
The conference highlighted Control Union’s continued commitment to advancing responsible business practices across supply chains. Regional and local Control Union textiles experts were present to share emerging trends in global sustainability, offering insights on how businesses can collaborate with Control Union to accelerate their transition toward more sustainable and resilient operations.
Leading the Control Union team are Dirk Teichert, Regional Chairman for Asia Pacific; Dr. Binay Kumar Choudhury, Regional Technical Lead for Asia Pacific; and Md. Fakhrul Islam Khan, Managing Director of Control Union Bangladesh.
A special session spotlighted several trailblazers—some of the first entities in Bangladesh to achieve certification under leading global standards, including Global G.A.P., OBP (Ocean Bound Plastic), Nativa, and USDA-NOP. Their achievements demonstrated Bangladesh’s growing leadership in areas such as regenerative agriculture, responsible sourcing, organic production, and plastic recovery.
Prominent voices from across the sustainability ecosystem joined the event, including representatives from Better Cotton Initiative and Regenagri. Their shared perspectives reflected a unified message: the world is changing rapidly, and businesses must innovate, adapt, and invest in solutions that reduce environmental impact while strengthening long-term competitiveness.
Headline Speaker Inamul Khan, Acting president, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) says; International buyers are now prioritizing factories to expand their use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and modernize production systems. However, implementing these transformations requires significant investment, which is still a major challenge for many factories due to high interest rates and limitations in long-term green financing.
and Keynote speech given by Nicolaas Jan (Koos) Dijkstra Head of Trade and Development, Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Bangladesh
Speakers emphasized the urgency of responsible action as climate challenges intensify globally. They called on industries to adopt more regenerative practices, increase transparency, and embrace new technologies that minimize waste and emissions. The conference aimed to empower businesses to move beyond compliance and toward proactive leadership in sustainability.
The carbon-neutral status of the event underscored Control Union’s own commitment to environmental stewardship—demonstrating that meaningful impact begins with responsible choices at every level.
Control Union Bangladesh’s Sustainability Conference now stands as a benchmark for forward-looking, collaborative, and environmentally responsible events in the country. The organization reaffirmed its dedication to supporting businesses across Bangladesh as they work toward a more sustainable future—together.
Control Union is a leading certification, inspection and testing company head office is in Netherlands. They are pioneer in the field of Organic, Recycling, Textile, Food Safety, Social Compliance, Environmental Services. They are giving their service more than 100 years in 80+ countries and with more than 274 offices worldwide.
