Bangladesh hosts 204 green RMG factories

These include 74 platinum-rated and 116 gold-rated factories.

Two more garment factories in the country have obtained green building certification from the USGBC in the platinum (Integra Dresses Ltd) and gold category (SM Accessories) in recent months, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

Twenty two new factories were certified in just the past six months, including 14 platinum and 8 gold.

Fifty four of the world's top 100 LEED green factories are now located in Bangladesh, including 9 of the top 10 and 18 of the top 20.

The country achieved 30 green building certifications in 2022, while 550 more factories are in the pipeline to get the LEED certification.

USGBC honours factories based on several criteria such as transformation performance, energy, water, and waste management. The best performers are rated with platinum, followed by gold and silver.

Despite a shortage of orders across the world, Bangladesh garment manufacturers are still receiving orders due to their green factories, BGMEA director Mohiuddin Rubel was quoted as saying by domestic media outlets.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)