36 apparel factories in Bangladesh earn LEED certifications in 2025

A record 36 apparel factories in Bangladesh have earned international environmental compliance certifications this year, surpassing the previous high of 30 certifications awarded in 2022.

Twenty two factories have received the highest-level‘LEED platinum’certification this year, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

The LEED certifications are awarded by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) under its globally-recognised Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.

Bangladesh now has a total of 268 LEED-certified garment factories. Among these, 114 are platinum factories, 135 gold, 15 silver and four certified factories, domestic media outlets reported.

Sixty eight of the world’s top 100 highest-rated LEED-certified factories are located in Bangladesh.