USGBC rates another RMG factory in Bangladesh as 'green'

Bangladesh has the highest number of green garment buildings—60 are platinum rated, 110 gold rated, 10 silver, and four have no rating. The country has been receiving the certificate since 2001.

USGBC assesses factories based on several criteria, including energy, water and waste management, and transformation performance.

Among the factories that were certified green in December last year were Swisstex Village in Singair, Dhaka, which received a gold rating, while, Jinnat Knitwears Ltd, RMG in Mawna, Gazipur, and Jinnat Knitwears Ltd, in Mawna, Gazipur, received platinum ratings.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)