The Bangladesh RMG industry aims to continue its efforts on sustainability to be known as sustainable sourcing destination globally, said Faruque Hassan, President, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). The industry is aligning itself with changing business landscape to remain competitive and minimize adverse production effects on the environment, he added.
Certified after May 2019, around 75 LEED projects were accorded appreciation while a special acknowledgment was provided to around 30 LEED Platinum-certified projects during the event. Hassan said Bangladesh is proud to have the highest number of green garment factories in the world with 160 LEED certified by USGBC, of which 48 are platinum, 98 are gold. The number of green garment factories in Bangladesh is on the rise.
Being green makes it easier for these factories to comply with many strategic priorities of brands to reduce the negative impacts of manufacturing on the environment, he added. A green factory also provides a good working environment with desired thermal comfort for workers’ hygiene, mental peace, and well-being, he remarked.
