Bangladesh gets world-first LEED 'Platinum Spinning Factory'
SHAFTEX factory located in Narayanganj secured a platinum rating, with a score of 87
Another factory in Bangladesh has been awarded the LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
With this, the number of green factories in the country rose to 207.
Shah Fatehullah Textile Mills Ltd (SHAFTEX) factory located in Narayanganj secured a platinum rating, with a score of 87, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
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Speaking to The Business Standard, Ahnaf Shah, director at Shah Fatehullah Group said, "Shah Fatehullah Group's newest venture [SHAFTEX] has become the world's first and only LEED-Platinum certified Spinning Factory."
Before awarding the LEED certification, the USGBC considers several criteria, such as transformation performance, energy, water, and waste management.
The best performers are rated with platinum, followed by gold and silver.
Bangladesh is the global leader with the highest number of green industries, where 77 are platinum-rated, 116 are gold-rated, 10 are silver, and four are without any rating.
The country has been receiving the certificate since 2001.
With the capacity of 60,000 spindles the spinning mill daily production will be 40,000 KGS yarn including 100% Cotton Combed Compact , 100% Cotton Card Compact, CVC , PC , 100% Viscose , 100% Spun Polyester, he added.
Shah Fatehullah Group launched Bangladesh's first private yarn spinning factory in 1987 with Shah Fatehullah Textile Mills Ltd.
Ahnaf Shah, director at the Shah Fatehullah Group, said, "We mark a monumental achievement in the spinning industry in Bangladesh with the launch of the world's first and only LEED Platinum certified spinning factory. This groundbreaking initiative not only exemplifies our commitment to environmental stewardship but also sets a global standard for responsible manufacturing in the textile industry.
"With innovation at our core, we're shaping the future of the textile industry, one sustainable thread at a time. What makes us even prouder is the fact that Bangladesh has achieved this status of having the most sustainable spinning factory in the world."
