Bangladesh's garment industry has solidified its reputation as a global leader in sustainability, now boasting 229 certified eco-friendly factories, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
On Saturday, the BGMEA confirmed the recognition of three new environment-friendly factories: 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.
Among these, 91 factories hold the prestigious LEED Platinum certification, awarded by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
Additionally, 124 have achieved Gold certification, 10 have earned Silver, and 4 factories have been recognized with certified certificates.
BGMEA also noted that 9 of the world's top 10 green factories are in Bangladesh.
Moreover, 56 of the world's top 100 environmentally friendly factories are located in Bangladesh-more than half of the global total. —UNB
