Four more readymade garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh have secured Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
Obtaining of such LEED certification gives a clear indication of the sector's growing commitment to green manufacturing and a continued stride towards sustainable industrialisation.
Of the newly LEED-certified factories, Advance Attire Ltd, located at Phukuria on the Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Manikganj, has earned LEED Platinum certification with securing an impressive 96 points.
Amanat Shah Fabrics Ltd - Woven Composite Unit, based in Vatpara, Panchdona, Narsingdi, has received LEED Platinum certification, scoring 82 points.
Cotton Field BD Ltd - Production Building, situated at Rajnagar, Sataish Road in Tongi, Gazipur, has been awarded LEED Platinum certification with a total of 83 points.
On the other hand, KM Apparel Knit Pvt Ltd, located in Chonpara, Uttarkhan, Dhaka, has obtained LEED Gold certification with securing 62 points.
With the new ones, the total number of LEED-certified RMG factories in Bangladesh has reached 248, including 105 Platinum and 129 Gold-certified facilities.
"Bangladesh now proudly hosts nine out of the world's top 10, and 68 among top 100 highest-rated LEED-certified factories," said Mohiuddin Rubel, Additional Managing Director of Denim Expert Ltd.
Continued achievement of the LEED certification proves Bangladesh's global leadership in sustainable apparel production and reflects the industry's strong focus on environmentally responsible infrastructure, said Mr. Rubel, who is also Managing Director of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange Ltd, and former Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Since global buyers increasingly prioritise sustainability and ESG compliance, such achievements will not only help enhance the reputation of Bangladesh's RMG sector, but also raise its competitiveness in the global market.
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