As industry leaders we believe it is our obligation to set the standards in corporate responsibility. By investing in Greener Manufacturing, Leaner Operations and Community Improvement we are making a difference every day.
At Jerat Fashion, it is our firm belief that a company can be financially successful, whilst still giving back into the communities they work in.
We take our responsibilities as a corporate entity very seriously and this has led us to actively seek out means and ways to enrich the lives and minds of the people we work amongst.
Education
Knowledge is power, and it is our belief that to grow great leaders for our future generations, there is no greater gift than that of education. Jerat Fashion have launched a number of educational initiatives designed to enrich the young leaders of our future.
HIGH-SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
We are presently implementing a five year plan towards developing the SM High School with the goal of transforming it into the best school in the area. Jerat Fashion has already provided the students of the school with a fully-fledged science laboratory, extensive library, an assortment of musical instrument to nurture creativity. In addition we have invested in ceiling fans and office equipment for classrooms and administrative departments.
Community
At Jerat Fashion, our pledge is simple; to be the catalyst for sustainable change in strengthening our communities. Our commitment towards improving the lives of the less fortunate lies in enriching them through opportunities today to build the skills and talents that will enable them to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Missionaries of Charity, Mother Teresa’s Joytinibash
Established in 1991, the Missionaries of Charity home provide care, education, training and support for the elderly, the differently abled, poverty stricken and orphaned children. At present the home supports over 85 people of all ages. This home has been identified as a project Jerat Fashion hopes to support over a period of time, thus enabling them to provide assistance to even more people.
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Spectra School of Autism
Jerat Fashion has partnered the SPECTRA School of Autism, a Project of Foundation for Autism Research & Education (FARE), a project focused on education and training for autistic people and creating opportunities for autistic children. The school currently supports approximately 38 children of all ages.
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Jerat Fashion Bangladesh Apparel (Pvt) Ltd has now successfully implemented the recommendation of the ISO 26000, Corporate Social Responsibility Guideline.
This International Standard provides guidance on the underlying principles of social responsibility, recognizing those principles and engaging stakeholders, on ways to integrate socially responsible behavior in the organization. ISO 26000 emphasizes the importance of results and improvements in performance on social responsibility in the 7 core subjects stated below.
We are proud to be amongst the very few pioneering companies to adhere ISO 26000 in an apparel manufacturing environment