The Bangladesh Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector has reached a new sustainability milestone in March 2026, with the total number of LEED-certified green factories rising to 280. Highlighting this momentum, Chattogram-based Meher Garments has secured the prestigious LEED v4.1 Platinum certification, achieving an exceptional score of 89 points. This accomplishment places the facility among the elite tier of global industrial buildings, as Bangladesh now accounts for 52 of the world’s top 100 highest-scoring LEED-certified factories. This green transition is no longer a choice but a commercial necessity as the nation navigates its 2026 LDC graduation, which will likely expose exports to higher tariffs in the EU and UK markets.
By optimizing its existing infrastructure under the rigorous Operations and Maintenance (O&M) framework, Meher Garments has demonstrated that legacy facilities can meet the highest modern environmental standards. The facility achieved top marks in energy efficiency and water conservation, addressing two of the most significant cost drivers in the textile supply chain. LEED Platinum status is a testament to the company’s long-term vision of integrating sustainability into every operational layer, noted a spokesperson for the firm. As global retailers increasingly consolidate their sourcing with ‘high-road’ partners to comply with the EU's Digital Product Passport mandates, such certifications provide a critical safeguard against order rationalization. This structural shift toward eco-certified production is expected to help Bangladesh maintain its 15 per cent export growth rate despite a 3 percent projected increase in raw material and energy costs this fiscal year.
Meher Garments is a leading apparel manufacturer based in Chattogram, specializing in high-quality knitted and woven garments for the US and European retail markets. The company is currently scaling its technical textile production to meet 2027 revenue targets while leveraging its new Platinum status to secure long-term partnerships with top-tier global fashion brands.
