ESL is 100% compliant with the RMG (Readymade Garments) Sustainability Council which ensures Fire, Building & Electrical Safety.
Certifications
ESL is 100% compliant with the Accord on Fire, Electrical & Building Safety in Bangladesh.
ESL is an ISO 14001 certified factory. ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an effective environmental management system. It can provide assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.
ESL is ECC certified. ECC (Environmental Clearance Certificate) is awarded by the DOE (Department of Environment) of Bangladesh for meeting all the criteria to maintain good water, air & noise quality both inside & outside the premises. The ECC is mandatory for the establishment of any kind of factories. In Bangladesh.
ESL is WCA certified & received an Achievement Award. The WCA (Workplace Conditions Assessment) program provides a powerful, cost-effective solution for companies and facilities seeking to improve workplace conditions efficiently and in accordance with widely accepted industry standards and best practices.
ESL is enlisted with the Higg Index. The Higg Index is an apparel industry self-assessment standard for assessing environmental and social sustainability throughout the supply chain.
ESL is Oeko-tex certified. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is the world’s best-known label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. If a product is labeled as Oeko-Tex certified – it is completely free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use. To attain Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, the fabric has been tested and certified to be free from unsafe levels of more than 100 substances known to be harmful to human health.
ESL is BCI certified. The BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) is a global not-for-profit organisation and the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world. BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future.
HR, Admin & Compliance
World Class Safety
The safety of all our employees & our factory premises are of the utmost priority for which we have invested in installing the very best protection technologies in the world!
- Fire, Electrical & Structural Safety are 100% compliant with RSC, Accord & Alliance
- All safety standards, installations, performance & equipment parameters are in compliance with BNBC, NFPA, Bangladesh Fire Defence as well as other local & international regulations.
- Everbright’s Safety team has certified Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Safety Officers & Electricians
- All employees receive safety training monthly in emergency evacuation & handling protection equipment
- Safety Control Station with Fire Detection Panel Board, CCTV & PA System
- Independent Chemical Warehouse
- Independent Boiler Building
- Independent Power Generation Building
Fire Safety
UL Listed Particularly Addressable Fire Detection & Protection System
UL Listed Fire Hydrant System
UL Listed Fire Doors, Emergency Lights & Exit Signs
Fire Exit Staircases & Ladders
24/7 CCTV Camera Network
The entire exterior & interior of the buildings are covered by high definition camera surveillance & the network is integrated for secure control of the premises.
Public Addressable System
Structural Safety
All structures within Everbright Sweater Limited are:
- In compliance with RSC, Accord & Alliance.
- Of the highest quality of construction with maximum strength Concrete & Rod
- Constructed following detailed structural design complying to all relevant international & local standards
- Has verified Detailed Engineering Assessment
Seismic Resistant Building Project
ESL’s PA System is complete with Integrated Voice Alarm Controllers & Keypads, Amplifiers & Premium Loudspeakers for crystal clear announcements
Electrical Safety
Uninterrupted 3 MEGA Volts-Ampere Dedicated Power Station
Advanced Busbar Trunking System
To ensure utmost safety, efficiency & longitivity of our electrical equipment, we have used the very best busbar trunking systems throughout the factory instead of standard wiring to supply power from the 3 Mega Watt Substation to the MDB, power transfer to all floors & from the distribution boards to the production machines, air conditioning & SLED lighting channels.
All Busbar Trunking Systems are EAE Technology branded. The equipment is Fire Resistant as well as IEC, CE & TSE Certified for Safety & Efficiency.
Certified Electrical Equipment
The best & safest electrical equipment from ABB & Schneider have been used for all Electrical Distribution Board Equipment
SLED Lighting
Lightning Protection System (LPS)
Security
- 24/7 Patrolling by Security Officers
- 24/7 CCTV Monitoring
- Face Detection System Attendance
- ESL Vehicle Tracking System
- Entry Vehicle Scanning
- Metal Detection Scanning
Ethical Accountability
ESL has received an Achievement Award for Workplace Condition Assessment (WCA).
The company is also certified in BSCI, SEDEX, ICS & Higg for Social Compliance.
Everbright Sweater Limited continuously ensures:
- Equal Opportunity
- Production, Attendance and Festival Bonus
- Paid Maternity & Earn Leaves
- 100% Timely Salaries & Overtimes
- Recruitment & Promotions on Merit
- Participation & Safety Committees
- Temperature Checking, Health Screening & Sanitisation
- Yearly Sports Competitions & Picnics
- Drinking Water Treatment Plant
- Cafeteria & Canteen
- Childcare & pre-school Education
OHS
100% of all employees over the age of 40 years are fully vaccinated & all other employees have either received the first dose or registered for the vaccine.
Full vaccination is of course the priority but as it does not ensure immunity, we will continue to enforce strict safety guidelines to ensure the safety of our workers:
- Fresh triple layered cotton masks provided to all employees
- Compusary Handwash with Soap provided at entrance
- Body Temperature measured twice a day
- Doctors & Nurses available at site throughout working hours
- Shoe soles & vehicle sanitisation
- Dining, Stairs, Toilets, Prayer Rooms, Switches, Knobs, Handles, Lift, Walking Pathways & Vehicle tires all disinfected frequently
- Floors washed with Sanitisers twice a day
- Hand Sanitisers available at floors
- Health Guidelines posted throughout premises
- Regular Safety Announcements made once every two hours
- Social distancing promoted
- Quarantine Zone established
- CCTV Monitoring of all staff physical behaviour & symptoms
Environmental Commitment
ESL is an ISO 14001 certified factory. ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an effective environmental management system. It can provide assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.
ESL is ECC certified. ECC (Environmental Clearance Certificate) is awarded by the DOE (Department of Environment) of Bangladesh for meeting all the criteria to maintain good water, air & noise quality both inside & outside the premises. The ECC is mandatory for the establishment of any kind of factories. In Bangladesh.
- Building Management System (BMS)
- Clean Air & Central VRF Air-conditioning
- 15 KW Solar Panels Power Integration
- Double Glazed Windows
- Certified SLED Lighting (CE, RoHS, A+ Energy)
- Safe Paint
- Recycling garment waste with Incineration Boiler
- Green Vehicle Car Charging
- Water Recycling & Circulation
- Building Management System (BMS)
- Clean Air & Central VRF Air-conditioning
- 15 KW Solar Panels Power Integration
- Double Glazed Windows
- Certified SLED Lighting (CE, RoHS, A+ Energy)
- Safe Paint
- Recycling garment waste with Incineration Boiler
- Green Vehicle Car Charging
- Water Recycling & Circulation