Five more garment factories receive LEED green certification

Five more local garment factories have received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for their efforts in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

With these additions, Bangladesh—the global leader in LEED-certified garment factories—now has 268 such facilities, including 114 platinum-rated, 135 gold-rated, 15 silver-rated, and four certified factories.

The country also leads globally in platinum-rated facilities, with 68 of the world's top 100 LEED-certified garment factories located in Bangladesh.

Among the newly certified factories, Pakiza Knit Composite Ltd, Fashion Pulse Ltd, and GAVA Pvt Ltd have earned platinum ratings, while Visual Knitwears Ltd and Talisman Performance Ltd have received gold certifications.