Staff Correspondent…
Two more readymade garment factories– Comfit Eco Ville Limited and Fakir Eco Knitwears Ltd– have received platinum certifications in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the US Green Building Council and the total number of LEED certified green factories rises to 209 in Bangladesh.
Comfit Eco Ville Limited located at Mirzapur in Tangail is rated platinum by the US Green Building Council on February 20 with a score of 85 out of 110 while Fakir Eco Knitwears Ltd located in Narayanganj is rated platinum by the USGBC on February 21 with a score of 85.
Out of 209 LEED certified green factories, 79 received platinum rating and 116 achieved gold certifications, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Of 79 platinum factories, Bangladesh’s S M Sourcing located in Gazipur obtained 106 points, the highest score in the world.
According to the USGBC, to achieve the global Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, a project had to earn points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health and indoor environmental quality.
Platinum certification is the highest category in the ranking and projects have to earn more than 80 points out of 110, 60-79 points for gold and 50-59 points for silver category.
BGMEA president Faruque Hassan in a statement on Saturday said that the growing number of green factories in Bangladesh was a testament to the industry’s unwavering commitment to sustainability.
‘Our members have consistently shown exceptional leadership in adopting eco-friendly practices, from energy-efficient operations to water conservation initiatives,’ he said.
The BGMEA president also said that the dedication to environmental responsibility was not only commendable but also essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of RMG industry.
According to the BGMEA statistics, the country is now home to 54 of the top 100 highest-rated LEED certified green factories in the world.
Not only that, 9 out of Top 10, and 18 out of top 20 highest rated green factories are in Bangladesh, BGMEA president claimed.
Faruque said thet the global community is taking notice of Bangladesh’s green factory initiatives, and already buyers were also coming forward and investing in green energy infrastructure in Bangladesh, which is quite unique.