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DHAKA, March 16, 2024 (BSS)- Two more factories in Bangladesh have earned

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the
United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

With this, the number of green factories in the country rose to 213. Among
the newly-certified factories, both the Windy Apparels Limited and Union
Sportswear Limited attained Gold ratings with 69 and 73 points respectively.

LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.
Available for virtually all building types, LEED provides a framework for
healthy, efficient and cost-saving green buildings.

LEED certification is a globally recognised symbol of sustainability
achievement and leadership.

Before awarding the LEED certification, the USGBC considers several criteria,
such as transformation performance, energy, water and waste management.

The best performers are rated with platinum, followed by gold and silver.
Bangladesh is the global leader with the highest number of green industries,
where 80 are platinum-rated, 119 are gold-rated, 10 are silver and four are
without any rating.

The country has been receiving the certificate since 2001.