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BGMEA Partners IVY Decarb To Accelerate Green Shift In Bangladesh RMG Sector

• By  Textile Excellence
• May 08, 2026

Bangladesh’s garment and textile sector has intensified its sustainability push after Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) signed a strategic MoU with IVY Decarb Marketplace SL to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and energy efficiency adoption across factories. The collaboration aims to modernise production systems, reduce carbon emissions, and improve operational productivity in one of the world’s largest apparel sourcing hubs.

The partnership arrives at a crucial time when global brands are tightening ESG and climate compliance requirements across supply chains. Bangladesh exported apparel worth nearly US$47 billion in FY2025, while more than 220 LEED certified green garment factories currently operate in the country, the highest globally.

The initiative will support mills and garment units in deploying advanced low energy machinery and cleaner manufacturing technologies. Focus areas include carbon footprint reduction, energy optimisation, and long-term competitiveness in international sourcing markets. Analysts expect such collaborations to strengthen Bangladesh’s position in sustainable apparel manufacturing and attract higher value global orders.

The partnership arrives at a crucial time when global brands are tightening ESG and climate compliance requirements across supply chains. Bangladesh exported apparel worth nearly US$47 billion in FY2025, while more than 220 LEED certified green garment factories currently operate in the country, the highest globally.