Bangladesh Textile Industry
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry has reached a milestone in its sustainability journey by securing 38 new LEED-certified green factories in 2025. This is the highest number achieved by any country in a single year, further strengthening Bangladesh’s position as an important leader in environmentally responsible apparel manufacturing, according to industry representatives.
The achievement is significant not only because of the number of certifications, but also because of their high standards. The newly certified factories received Platinum, Gold, and Silver certification, indicating a shift away from minimum requirements towards green manufacturing practices. Industry leaders attribute this success to long-term investment, supportive policies, and coordinated efforts led by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Industry experts note that factories with green certification are now preferred by buyers during negotiations, long-term sourcing agreements, and for higher-value product lines. This preference is helping Bangladesh remain competitive at a time when global apparel supply chains are facing rising costs and tighter compliance standards.
AbTF strengthened its work on sustainably verified natural fibers in 2025, continuing to expand its programs despite challenges across global…
A new UK-funded clean energy project is set to begin in Pakistan, with the aim of converting cotton and other…
Researchers are investigating whether microorganisms can help improve desert sand conditions and make them more suitable for agriculture while using…
Woolchemy and Lenzing are collaborating on a new ADL for hygiene products that combines New Zealand wool with wood-based VEOCEL…
Researchers in Finland have developed a leather-like material made from mushroom mycelium, the network of fine fibres that grows beneath…
The UAE has partnered with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to support the development of policies aimed at making the country’s…