Three more Bangladeshi garment manufacturing factories have been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificates, with the country’s RMG sector further cementing its position in the global markets.
The newly certified factories — Echotex Limited, Elite Garments Industries Ltd, and Euro Knit Spinn Ltd — have all achieved Platinum certification, the highest level under the LEED rating system.
With these latest additions, the country now has 240 LEED-certified factories, including 98 with Platinum certification and 128 with Gold certification.
Among the newly certified factories, Echotex Limited is located in Polli Biddut, Chandura, Kaliakoir, Gazipur.
Elite Garments Industries Ltd is located in Bade Kalmeswar, Board Bazar, National University, Gazipur.
And Euro Knit Spinn Ltd is located in Dhanua, Sreepur, Gazipur.
Bangladesh also remains home to 66 of the world’s top 100 LEED-certified garment factories, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
LEED certification, developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is a globally recognized benchmark for environmentally sustainable construction. It assesses factors such as energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and the use of sustainable materials, according to the BGMEA.
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