HSBC, BRAC university host Together for Climate series

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) in collaboration with Re/Dress organised the third edition of the climate series events titled "Together for Climate" at BRAC university (new campus) on Saturday.

As a part of HSBCs sustainability efforts, this event focused on the pivotal topic of Circular Fashion: Retelling the Retail, aiming to raise awareness, encourage adaptation and drive actionable steps towards sustainability, said a press release.

Scheduled as part of HSBCs ongoing commitment to fostering a sustainable future, the discussion delves into the transformative potential of circular fashion within the retail industry. The event featured industry leaders, entrepreneurs, designers, and startups, who shared their valuable insights and best practices for sustainable fashion.
Coordinator and Designers of Re/Dress Teresa Albor and Bharat Pratap Singh, Founder and CEO of Denim Revive Jahidul Rakib, Director of Business and Operations of Reverse Resources Mumit Hasan, Senior Design Manager of Aarong Osman Gani Rinque, Founder and Designer of 6 Yards Story Lora Khan, Entreprenuer of Bangaj Bonani S Chowdhury and COO of HSBC, Bangladesh Devesh Mathur were present among the key speakers of the event.

HSBC Bangladeshs COO Devesh Mathur said: "Our planet urgently needs drastic and lasting action to protect our communities, businesses and natural environment from the effects of climate change. At HSBC, we believe, by harnessing the collective efforts and expertise of various companies, institutions and individuals around us, our Together for Climate series will spread awareness to help drive systemic change, influence policy decisions and create a momentum towards a more sustainable and resilient future. I would like to thank BRAC University for this wonderful partnership."

The programme brought together the champions of sustainability to drive discussions integral to achieving sustainability goals, share innovative ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities for advancing sustainability within the fashion industry.

The event also focused on the topic titled Retelling the Retail: Tale of Circularity, covered by Re/DRESS; Circular Economy in the Textile Sector covered by Reverse Resource; Sustainable Fashion covered by Taaga, Aarong and Entrepreneurs and their Sustainability Journey, covered by BRAC University.

HSBC Bangladesh has made significant contributions to sustainability by prioritising environmental responsibility and integrating sustainability into its core business practices.

HSBC actively supports renewable energy projects and promotes sustainable finance and investments.

The bank has pioneered many sustainable financial solutions in the market such as Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL), Social Loan, etc. HSBC has a global ambition to contribute in sustainable financing and to support its customer transition to more sustainable ways of doing business and bring own financed emissions to net-zero by 2050 or earlier.

The bank has also set an ambitious target to become a net-zero carbon emission company by 2030.

Through initiatives like Together for Climate, HSBC is driving positive change and contributing to a more sustainable future.