Shwapno launches first sustainability report, highlights support for farmers

 
Shwapno has launched its first sustainability report, highlighting its work on sustainable agriculture, responsible sourcing, environmental protection and inclusive growth.

The report, "Leading Change, Nurturing Tomorrow", was unveiled at Lakeshore Grand in Dhaka on 8 November, 2026, according to the press release. The event brought together business leaders, diplomats, sustainability experts and representatives from Shwapno's supply chain, says a press release.

The Sustainability Report 2025 covers July 2021 to June 2025 and highlights Shwapno's efforts to support farmers, strengthen supply chains, promote responsible business practices and create jobs.

According to the report, Shwapno operated 685 stores nationwide as of June 2025 and served more than 144,000 households daily. It employed more than 8,500 people, with women accounting for 19% of its workforce.

Farooq Sobhan, chairman of the CSR Centre's board of trustees, delivered the opening remarks and moderated a panel discussion on sustainability. He welcomed the growing attention to sustainability in Bangladesh's private sector. He said the country's economic progress, despite domestic challenges and global uncertainty, needed to go hand in hand with environmental responsibility.

"Bangladesh needs greater private sector involvement in climate adaptation. Shwapno's efforts to build resilient supply chains, adopt sustainable packaging and support food security are important steps in this direction. Sustainability reporting is not merely about compliance; it is about ensuring transparency, accountability and building trust," he said.