This month, two additional RMG factories in the country received LEED certification, bringing the total number of LEED-certified factories to 220.
There were 218 LEED-certified factories as of May of the current year; 12 of those firms had obtained the certification in the previous five months.
LEED, short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a widely accepted green building rating system that places a strong focus on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
According to the BGMEA, out of the 220 recognised companies, 84 have received the highest rating of platinum, 122 have received gold, 10 have received silver, and 4 are certified.
The newly certified factories are Cotton Club & Cotton Clout-Building 1 of Gazipur’s Kashimpur and Graphics Textiles Limited of Dhaka’s Dhamrai, with achieving 71 and 78 scores in the gold category.
Eight of the newly certified factories obtained the platinum certification in the final five months until May, with the remaining four receiving the gold rating. SM Sourcing, with 106 points, and Green Textiles Limited Unit 4, with 104 points, are notable performers. Additional high scorers are Remi Holdings Ltd (97 points), Knit Asia Limited (99 points), Integra Dresses (97 points), and Fatullah Apparels (97 points).
With 56 of the 100 LEED-certified green factories in the world located here, Bangladesh is positioned as a leader in the global sustainable fashion movement, according to BGMEA.
According to BGMEA data, this comprises 18 out of the top 20 and 9 out of the top 10 LEED-certified factories worldwide.
The RMG industry’s broad commitment to sustainability is demonstrated by the regional distribution of these certifications inside Bangladesh.
Bharat Tex Special Report 2026 
