He was addressing a prominent CSR conference in Germany. He emphasized the roles of politicians in creating laws, buyers in being ethical and paying fair prices, factory owners in improving management and compliance, and customers in Germany in being educated. The Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) is the biggest bilateral chamber in Bangladesh. The 11th German CSR Forum took place in Stuttgart on April 20 and 21, and is considered the top event for Corporate Social Responsibility in Germany. The BGCCI organized a forum with the theme "Without CSR no business success," which was attended by over 800 participants from various sectors. Awards were given in six categories for best practices, including CO2 avoidance, gender diversity, cooperation with NGOs/NPOs, CSR in the supply chain, sustainable urban development, and best video on CSR commitment. Germany is a major market for Bangladeshi garments with duty-free access. The conference also focused on the ready-made garment supply chain in Bangladesh. The BGCCI stated that in addition to following policy guidelines, there should also be a focus on improving standards in the supply chain. Jan Eggert, a sustainability consultant and former CEO of BSCI, pointed out that many companies have their products manufactured by independent firms overseas and may not have control over whether standards are being met. The Executive Director of BGCCI emphasized the need for a shift towards more sustainable business models, as currently only price is taken into consideration.