It said the new partnership would build on the “extensive experience” of IFC’s Bangladesh Partnership for Cleaner Textile (PaCT) programme, focusing on providing advice on implementing cleaner production practices in over 165 textile factories in Bangladesh. This is the first time that the IFC PaCT programme will be implemented outside Bangladesh. The global textile sector faces environmental challenges related to water, energy, and chemical use that leave a large footprint on the world’s environment. “We are delighted that IFC’s PaCT program is partnering with Levi Strauss & Co, to develop this global environmental-sustainability program.”PaCT aims to help LS&Co. reach this goal through cleaner production assessments and PaCT Advantage, a web-based diagnostic process, to develop a roadmap for continuous improvement by suppliers.

Source: bd News24 September 01, 2016 14:37 UTC