Gazipur: One more Bangladeshi garment factory, Cotton Field BD Limited, obtained the platinum LEED certification given by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The factory located in Gazipur’s Tongi scored 86 out of 110, according to USGBC, a membership-based non-profit organisation that promotes sustainability in building design, construction and operation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, with this certification, Bangladesh now boasts 230 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified factories. Among these, 92 have achieved Platinum status, while 124 have secured Gold certification, as per data from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Furthermore, Bangladesh is home to 62 out of the top 100 highest-rated LEED Certified Factories in the world.