According to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh now boasts 229 eco-friendly garment factories.
Of these, 91 hold the LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council. Also, 124 factories have earned Gold status, 10 are Silver-certified, and four hold certified certificates.
BGMEA data reveals nine of the world’s top 10 green factories are in Bangladesh, while 56 of the top 100 globally recognized environmentally friendly factories are in the country.
