Consolidating its position as a global leader in sustainability, the garment industry in Bangladesh added three new facilities to its list of green factories.
According to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), these factories included Ananta Huajing in Narayanganj, Sepal Garments in Gazipur, and Unitex Spinningd (Unit-2) in Sitakunda, Chattogram. With these latest certifications, the total number of eco-friendly factories in Bangladesh's readymade garment and textile sector increased to 229.
Of these, 91 factories have earned the prestigious LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), while 124 have received Gold certification. Additionally, 10 factories have achieved Silver, and 4 have been awarded certified status.
BGMEA highlights, around 56 of the top 100 eco-friendly factories across the world are situated in Bangladesh with almost nine of the world’s top 10 green factories located in the country.
