Bangladesh has marked a green milestone as five garment factories won LEED certification, a clear sign that sustainable manufacturing is gaining pace and offering a new selling point to buyers worldwide. These new additions strengthen energy use, water management and workplace safety while making the factories more efficient and less costly to run. The five firms gaining certification are Pakiza Knit Composite Limited in Savar, which earned LEED Platinum under O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1 with 87 points; Fashion Pulse Limited in BSCIC Industrial Estate, Dhaka, which won LEED Platinum under BD+C: New Construction v4 with 87 points; GAVA Private Limited in Dhaka, which also achieved LEED Platinum under BD+C: New Construction v4 with 87 points; Visual Knitwears Ltd in Chattogram, which received LEED Gold under O+M: Existing Buildings v4.1 with 76 points; and Talisman Performance Ltd in CEPZ, Chattogram, which was awarded LEED Gold under BD+C: New Construction v4 with 62 points. With these awards, Bangladesh now has 268 LEED certified factories in total, including 114 Platinum and 135 Gold sites, and it counts 68 of the world’s top 100 highest rated LEED factories, a strong showing that reflects steady work across the industry. LEED standards from the U.S. Green Building Council focus on cutting energy waste, saving water, lowering carbon emissions, rethinking waste, and giving workers cleaner air and safer spaces, and factories that meet these standards are easier to sell to eco-minded brands and stores. Industry leaders credit a mix of committed owners, guidance from trade groups like the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and government policies that nudge factories toward greener choices. Over the past decade, the garment sector has moved toward greener practices, and this round of certifications shows those moves are paying off in reputation and practical gains like lower bills and better worker health. Green factories help the country stand out as a responsible place to source clothing, which can draw more orders and new buyers who want reliable and sustainable supply chains. This progress also helps meet global development goals by cutting pollution and boosting safer jobs, and it sets an example for other industries. To keep the momentum, the sector can build shared services for energy audits, waste recycling and cleaner fuel, and more training for factory managers on day-to-day green choices. Simple steps like better insulation, LED lighting, water recycling and proper waste sorting add up fast when many factories join in, and they make factories more attractive partners for brands that care about people and the planet. With sustained investment and clear rules, Bangladesh’s garment industry can grow jobs, protect the environment and keep earning global trust while showing how business can help the world become cleaner and fairer.
