Bangladesh-based one of the largest woven garments manufacturing companies Evitex Dress Shirt Ltd, a sister concern of Evince Group, has achieved a Platinum (recertifies) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificate for existing building design by US Green Building Council (USGBC).
According to a statement, the LEED achievement of Evitex Dress Shirt Ltd on key points are- location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality innovation, and regional priority credits.
Director of Evince Group Md Shah Adeeb Chowdhury said this achievement has LEED V4.1, O+M existing building.
“I am very thankful to USGBC-GBCI, and my team for this remarkable achievement. Green is part of sustainability, especially for our upcoming generation’s livelihood. As a social responsibility, we are doing many sustainable practices. We have a plan to make my all-sister concern factories will be LEED certified,” he added.
Bangladesh is now the global leader in LEED-certified factories in the world. Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector has witnessed remarkable progress, with 54 of the world’s top 100-ranked factories now in the country.
Out of 206 LEED-certified factories, Bangladesh boasts 76 Platinum-rated and 116 Gold-rated establishments. Notably, 54 out of the globally top 100 highest-rated LEED green factories are now in Bangladesh, with 19 out of the globally top 21 LEED-certified factories also hailing from the country.
“We achieved 9 points out of 10 in terms of sustainable sites. We kept 60% of their total site as an open area. Moreover, we designed their building structure without cutting old trees. This factory contains state of the art green garden. “
Another director of the group Shah Rayeed Chowdhury expressed pride in elevating Bangladesh’s global standing and outlined the key initiatives that contributed to this achievement.
“Our focus on sustainability extends to innovative practices, such as a rainwater storing system under the garden on the factory premises and its diversified usage. Additionally, we have implemented a rooftop solar power system,” he added.
Rayeed emphasized the global challenge of reducing carbon emissions and highlighted the company’s dedication to environmental well-being. “Despite being a garment factory, our commitment to our planet’s safety is uncompromising. Going Green not only reduces energy and water usage but also enhances indoor air quality and employee productivity,” he also said.
