Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) hosted a high- level industry forum on July 9 at the Jetwing Hotel in Colombo 07, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore the growing relevance of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Designed to strengthen awareness and preparedness, the session focused on the far-reaching implications of the directive for Sri Lanka's export economy - particularly in key sectors such as apparel, tea, and rubber.

The forum attracted participation from apparel manufacturers, consultants, legal experts, public sector representatives, and exporters across multiple industries like tea and rubber.

It featured keynote insig...