Bangladesh's green factory roster hits 207
14 Feb 24 1 min read
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- Shah Fatehullah Textile Mills Ltd, another manufacturing unit in Bangladesh, recently earned prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from USGBC.
- With this, the total number of green units in Bangladesh reached to 207.
- Bangladesh now reportedly boasts of 77 platinum-rated, 116 gold-rated, and 10 silver-rated facilities.
This milestone marks a significant stride in Bangladesh’s sustainable journey.
Bangladesh today boasts of 77 platinum-rated units, 116 gold-rated, and 10 silver-rated facilities, reflecting the country’s unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility.
Bangladesh thus solidified its position as the global leader in green garment infrastructure.
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Since receiving LEED certifications for two factories in 2011, the country has made substantial progress, culminating in the highest certifications for 30 green factories in 2022.
Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), hailed the transformation of Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) industry, once under scanner for its workplace safety standards, into a beacon of sustainability.
He credited this evolution to the industry’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, emphasising the significance of achieving LEED certification even as he maintained obtaining such recognition entails substantial investment, vision, and dedication to safeguarding the planet and securing the well-being of the future generations.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DR)
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