Bangladesh now has 229 globally-recognised green factories: BGMEA

Bangladesh’s garment industry has solidified its
reputation as a global leader in sustainability, now boasting 229 certified
eco-friendly factories.

Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association
(BGMEA) Mohiuddin Rubel confirmed that three more RMG factories in the
country have been recognized as ‘green factory’.

The factories are Ananta Huajing Limited in Narayanganj, Sepal Garments
Limited in Gazipur and Unitex Spinning Limited (Unit-2) in Sitakunda,
Chattogram.

With these additions, the total number of green factories in Bangladesh’s
readymade garment and textiles sector has reached 229, he added.

Of these, 91 factories hold the prestigious LEED Platinum certification from
the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Additionally, 124 factories have
achieved Gold status, 10 have earned Silver and four factories have been
recognized with certified certificates.

BGMEA also noted that nine of the world’s top 10 green factories are in
Bangladesh. (BSS)