Vancot Ltd, a concern of Bangladesh’s Shin Shin Group, has achieved LEED Gold precertification from the U.S. Green Building Council, underscoring the country’s continued shift toward environmentally sustainable textile and apparel manufacturing.
The recognition was granted under the LEED v4 Building Design and Construction framework, with the project scoring 63 out of a possible 110 points, according to industry reports. The precertification confirms that the factory’s design and construction plans meet key sustainability benchmarks and remain on track for full certification after completion and verification.
Located in Chattogram’s export processing zone, Vancot Ltd operates as a woven garment manufacturer producing a range of apparel items for export markets. The investment in a green-certified facility reflects the group’s broader strategy to align with rising environmental, social and governance requirements from global fashion brands.
LEED precertification is awarded at the design stage and evaluates factors including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality and sustainable site development. For apparel exporters, such credentials are increasingly becoming a prerequisite as international buyers tighten sourcing standards and prioritize low-carbon supply chains.
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Industry observers say the move adds momentum to Bangladesh’s position as the world’s leading hub for green garment factories. The country already hosts the highest number of LEED-certified apparel facilities globally, a factor that has helped maintain buyer confidence despite intensifying competition from other sourcing destinations.
For Bangladesh’s textile and ready-made garment sector, the expansion of green manufacturing capacity is seen as critical to sustaining export growth. Buyers in the European Union and the United States are placing greater emphasis on climate performance and resource efficiency, pushing suppliers to invest in modern, energy-saving infrastructure.
Vancot’s latest milestone also reflects a broader trend among mid-sized manufacturers to upgrade facilities in order to secure long-term orders and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global apparel market. If the project proceeds to full certification, it is expected to further strengthen Bangladesh’s sustainability credentials in the textile and apparel value chain.
