He was addressing a prominent CSR conference in Germany. He emphasized the importance of politicians providing regulations and enforcing laws, buyers being ethical and paying fair prices, factory owners improving middle management and complying with regulations, and customers in Germany being educated. The 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 on Corporate Social Responsibility in Germany. The BGCCI announced that the forum's theme is "Without CSR no business success." Over 800 participants from various sectors such as private businesses, governments, NGOs, and universities attended the conference. Awards were given in six categories for outstanding practices, including CO2 reduction for climate protection, gender diversity, collaboration between companies and NGOs/NPOs, CSR in the supply chain, sustainable urban development, and the best video showcasing a company's CSR efforts. Germany is a top market for Bangladeshi garments, which benefit from duty-free access. The conference also addressed the supply chain of ready-made garments in Bangladesh. BGCCI stated that in addition to policy guidelines, there is a need for improvement in the standards of the supply chain. Jan Eggert, a sustainability consultant and former CEO of BSCI, mentioned that companies often outsource their manufacturing to independent firms overseas, making it difficult to ensure that standards are being met. The Executive Director of BGCCI emphasized the importance of shifting focus from price to sustainability in order to establish long-term business models.