3 more RMG factories in Bangladesh recognised as green
Total number of LEED-certified factories now 183
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has recognised three more readymade garment factories in Bangladesh as green – raising the total number of environment-friendly establishments in the apparel sector to 183.
Of the latest certified green factories – Swisstex Village in Singair, Dhaka, has received a gold rating.
Meanwhile, Jinnat Knitwears Ltd, RMG in Mawna, Gazipur, and Jinnat Knitwears Ltd, in Mawna, Gazipur, have received platinum ratings.
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Bangladesh is the global leader having the highest number of green garment buildings, where 60 are platinum rated, 109 gold rated, 10 silver, and four have no rating.
Dozens more units are in the process of achieving LEED certification.
The country has been receiving the certificate since 2001.
The council honours factories based on several criteria – transformation performance, energy, water, and waste management.
The best performers are rated with platinum, followed by gold and silver.
