Bangladesh has solidified its status as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing with the addition of three new LEED-certified factories.

With these latest certifications, the country now has 240 LEED-certified factories, including 98 Platinum and 128 Gold-rated facilities.

Notably, Bangladesh is home to 66 of the world’s top 100 LEED-certified factories.

The newly certified factories—Echotex Limited, Elite Garments Industries Ltd and Euro Knit Spinn Ltd—have all achieved the prestigious LEED Platinum rating.

Echotex Limited, located in Kaliakoir, Gazipur, earned 90 points under the LEED BD+C: New Construction v4 category, while Elite Garments Industries Ltd and Euro Knit Spinn Ltd, both based in Gazipur, secured 85 points each under the LEED O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1 category.

These certifications, awarded by the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), underscore the country’s growing commitment to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in its industrial sector.

As global buyers increasingly prioritise eco-friendly production, the country’s leadership in green manufacturing enhances its competitiveness in the international apparel market.

The factories of Bangladesh have been obtaining the LEED certificate since 2011.

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

According to industry insiders, these criteria help green factories significantly reduce operational costs over time, even though they may initially cost more to set up.

These factories also provide a safe working environment for employees.