Green Pakistan Project — SEQUA & VFI Textile Sustainability Initiative
Selected associations in the textile sector in Pakistan communicate the requirements of responsible corporate governance in accordance with the LkSG/EU Green Deal to their members and communicate with buyers (e.g. VFI members).
Project Overview
The Green Pakistan Project is a BMZ-funded SEQUA partnership programme running from January 2025 to December 2026. German Importers (VFI e.V.) leads the international cooperation while Fruit of Sustainability (FOS) implements the project on the ground in Pakistan.
Selected associations in the textile sector in Pakistan communicate the requirements of responsible corporate governance in accordance with the LkSG/EU Green Deal to their members and communicate with buyers (e.g. VFI members).
The project targets at least 50 participating companies, with advisors from each association supporting factories to build management systems and publish sustainability reports aligned with German and EU due diligence requirements.
Funding & Governance Chain
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) funds the project through SEQUA gGmbH, the implementation organisation for BMZ partnership programmes. VFI (Verband der Fertigwarenimporteure e.V.) is the German partner responsible for technical management, while FOS serves as the local partner and contact point for all project partners in Pakistan.
This governance structure ensures alignment between German buyers, development cooperation objectives, and practical capacity building within Pakistani textile associations.
Participating Associations
Three Pakistani textile associations participate: PRGMEA (Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association), PSGMEA (Pakistan Sports Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association), and TMA (Towel Manufacturers' Association of Pakistan).
Each association nominates three full-time sustainability advisors who undergo education, training, and coaching to support member factories with LkSG/EU Green Deal implementation and sustainability reporting.
Digital Transparency Platform
This website (greenpakistan.de) is the official digital platform for the Green Pakistan Project. It provides public visibility into association dashboards, participating factory profiles, sustainability publications, and project progress — enabling buyers, associations, and stakeholders to track compliance journeys in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds the Green Pakistan Project?
The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through SEQUA gGmbH, as part of the BMZ Business Membership Organisation partnership programmes.
Which associations participate in Green Pakistan?
PRGMEA, PSGMEA, and TMA are the three participating textile associations in Pakistan.
What regulations does the project address?
The project focuses on LkSG (German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act), EU Green Deal requirements, EU CSDDD, and sustainability reporting expectations relevant to Pakistani textile exporters selling to German and EU buyers.
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