Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector has reached another milestone in its green journey, with five new USGBC-certified LEED factories added to its ranks. This brings the total to 258 certified factories, including 109 Platinum and 133 Gold certifications, cementing Bangladesh’s position as the global leader in environmentally friendly garment manufacturing.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the newly certified factories include South End Sweater Co. Ltd., Purbani Fashion Limited, KDS Fashion Ltd., Raidha Collections Ltd., and Texeurop BD Ltd. Each factory has achieved significant scores in the LEED certification process, with South End Sweater Co. Ltd. earning 85 points and a Platinum certification under the LEED BD+C: New Construction v4 system. Purbani Fashion Limited and KDS Fashion Ltd. both received Platinum certifications with 83 and 84 points, respectively, under the LEED O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1 system. Raidha Collections Ltd. stands out with a remarkable 90 points, also earning a Platinum certification, while Texeurop BD Ltd. achieved a Gold certification with 70 points.
Notably, Bangladesh now boasts 68 of the world’s top 100 highest-rated LEED-certified buildings, a testament to its exceptional green performance on the global stage. Mohiuddin Rubel, former Director of Brand BGMEA and Managing Director of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, highlighted the significance of this achievement amid the industry’s current challenges, such as the looming U.S. reciprocal tariff.
“Yet, in the face of such pressures, our entrepreneurs continue to invest in sustainable infrastructure and practices, demonstrating extraordinary resilience and long-term vision,” Rubel stated. He emphasized that each new green factory represents more than just a certification; it signifies a commitment to reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, and delivering on the promise of sustainable growth.
Rubel further noted that the continued expansion of LEED-certified facilities underlines the RMG industry’s ability not only to survive in challenging times but to lead globally in shaping a greener, more responsible future.