She advises entrepreneurs, employees, trade unions and representatives of the Pakistani government on the implementation of corporate due diligence obligations and provides support in the process. The Federal Government is already supporting German and Pakistani companies to fulfil their due diligence obligations and ensure human rights, decent working conditions and the most environmentally friendly production in the production of their products. Germany intends to continue to expand these services.
Minister of Development Schulze: “Sustainable textiles are important to most Germans, and employees in Pakistan have the right to humane working conditions, fair wages, and environmentally friendly production that protects precious drinking water. Under German supply chain law, companies are obliged to respect these principles and ensure that their suppliers do the same. In Pakistan, we are confident that the law is working for those who really matter. We support companies and trade unions along the supply chain and are continuously expanding our services. In Pakistan, we directly advise affected employees and entrepreneurs on what is already working and where there is room for improvement.”
Pakistan, a globally important textile exporter, is focusing on implementing sustainable supply chains, particularly in the textile sector. It is in line with the requirements of the German Supply Chain Act. Green Deal The European Union’s approach to business Pakistani exporters have a direct impact on their own production as they continue to attract the attention of European companies as suppliers. During this trip, the Minister will visit textile factories that produce for German and European companies and work with them to improve labor and environmental standards. Minister Schulze will discuss challenges, common solutions and support options in dialogue with Pakistani partners. The Minister will be accompanied by a delegation including members of the Bundestag, trade unions and representatives of German companies who are working with Pakistani suppliers to achieve more sustainable production.
Development Department (BMZ) provides a range of advice and support measures to help companies in Germany and the countries of production effectively meet the legal requirements for corporate due diligence and take advantage of the opportunities. In Pakistan, this is supported. BMZ For example, the company and employee representatives are helping to introduce effective grievance mechanisms into the company so that employees can claim their rights and report violations of minimum occupational safety standards. Das is working with representatives of the International Convention, an international agreement between unions and companies to improve occupational health and safety in the textile industry. BMZ In Pakistan, this agreement has been put into practice on the ground. It affects more than 520 factories in Pakistan, employing more than 570,000 workers. Moreover, it encourages BMZ Pakistani companies use environmentally friendly production methods and circular economy approaches to protect resources, especially clean drinking water. The textile industry is responsible for about 20% of global freshwater pollution. On average, one cotton T-shirt uses about 2,700 litres of freshwater.
