5 new factories get LEED certification

Bangladesh's Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector has reached another milestone in its green journey, with 5 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.

The Factories that have been certified are: 

South End Sweater Co. Ltd.

Address: House 12, Road 01, Ashulia,, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1230

Rating system: LEED BD+C: New Constructionv4 - LEED v4

Points: 85

Certification level: Platinum

*Purbani Fashion Limited*

Address: Belkuchi, Shirajganj, Shirajganj, Bangladesh, 6740

Rating system: LEED O+M: Existing Buildingsv4.1 - LEED v4.1

Points: 83

Certification level: Platinum

*KDS Fashion Ltd.*

Address: 253-254 NASIRABAD I/A BAIZID BOSTAMI ROA, CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, 04211

Rating system: LEED O+M: Existing Buildingsv4.1 - LEED v4.1

Points: 84

Certification level: Platinum

Raidha Collections Ltd.

Address: Zamirdia, Bhaluka,, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, 2240

Rating system: LEED O+M: Existing Buildingsv4.1 - LEED v4.1

Points: 90

Certification level: Platinum

Texeurop BD Ltd

Address: Vogra, Joydebpur, Gazipur, Gazipur, Bangladesh, 1704

Rating system: LEED BD+C: New Constructionv4 - LEED v4

Points: 70

Certification level: Gold

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.

"This achievement comes at a time when the industry is navigating significant headwinds. Internationally, Bangladeshi exporters face the looming challenge of the U.S. reciprocal tariff," said, Mohiuddin Rubel, Former Director, Brand BGMEA Managing Director, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange Additional Managing Director, Denim Expert Ltd.

"Yet, in the face of such pressures, our entrepreneurs continue to invest in sustainable infrastructure and practices, demonstrating extraordinary resilience and long-term vision," He added.

Rubel said each new green factory is more than just a certification-it is a testament to the sector's commitment to reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, and delivering on the promise of sustainable growth. 

"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." He added.