Bangladesh's garment industry has solidified its reputation as a global leader in sustainability, now boasting 229 certified eco-friendly factories, reports BSS.
Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Mohiuddin Rubel confirmed that three more RMG factories in the country have been recognised as 'green factory'.
The factories are Ananta Huajing Limited in Narayanganj, Sepal Garments Limited in Gazipur and Unitex Spinning Limited (Unit-2) in Sitakunda, Chattogram.
With these additions, the total number of green factories in Bangladesh's readymade garment and textiles sector has reached 229, he added.
Of them, 91 factories hold the prestigious LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Additionally, 124 factories have achieved Gold status, 10 have earned Silver and four factories have been recognised with certified certificates.
BGMEA also noted that nine of the world's top 10 green factories are in Bangladesh.
BD now has 229 green factories
FE Team | Published: September 22, 2024 23:37:23
BD now has 229 green factories
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