Strengthening Bangladesh position in the global markets, three more garment factories in the country have been granted the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificates.
All these three factories - Echotex, Elite Garments Industries and Euro Knit Spinn have been bestowed with Platinum certification, the highest level within the LEED rating system.
With these recent additions, the total number of LEED-certified factories in Bangladesh increased to 240. This includes 98 Platinum and 128 Gold certified factories
Echotex is located in Kaliakoir, Gazipur while Elite Garments Industries is situated in near the National University in Gazipur. Euro Knit Spinn is based in Dhanua, Sreepur, Gazipur.
According to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh is also home to 66 of the world's top 100 LEED-certified garment factories.
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification,is a globally recognized standard for environmentally sustainable construction. It evaluates factors such as energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and the use of sustainable materials.
