Published:  07:05 AM, 04 November 2024

One more RMG factory gets LEED certification, total number reaches 230

One more RMG factory gets LEED certification, total number reaches 230
 
One more readymade garment (RMG) factory of the country has achieved the recognition of the LEED certification this month, raising the number of the LEED certified factories to 230. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognised green building rating system that emphasises environmental responsibility and energy efficiency.

The recognition of the LEED certification refers to underscoring the country's commitment to green initiatives within the garment sector, said Mohiuddin Rubel, additional managing director of Denim Expert Ltd and former director of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Of the 230 certified factories, 92 have achieved the highest, platinum rating, 124 have earned gold, 10 silver and 4 are certified, as reported by the BGMEA.

The newly certified factory is Cotton Field BD Ltd. Admin Building on Sataish Road in Rajnagar area in Gazipur’s Tongi. The factory secured the platinum category with a score of 86.

Bangladesh’s achievement positions the country as a leader in the global sustainable fashion movement, with 62 out of the 100 LEED-certified green factories worldwide located here, according to BGMEA. This includes 20 out of the top 20 LEED-certified factories globally, based on BGMEA data.



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