LEAD Consulting Ltd. is pleased to announce the successful handover of the LEED Platinum Certification to Shetu Pesticides Ltd. under the LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings (O+M: EB) rating system. This achievement reflects the organization’s outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, operational excellence, and responsible building management.

The certificate handover ceremony marked the successful completion of a collaborative journey between Shetu Pesticides Ltd. and LEAD Consulting Ltd., demonstrating how strategic sustainability initiatives can enhance operational performance while meeting internationally recognized green building standards.

A Benchmark in Sustainable Operations

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the world’s most widely recognized green building rating system. Achieving the Platinum level—the highest level of LEED certification—signifies exceptional performance in sustainable building operations and maintenance.

Through a comprehensive approach to environmental management, Shetu Pesticides Ltd. successfully demonstrated excellence across multiple performance categories, including:

• Energy efficiency and optimization
• Water conservation and efficient resource management
• Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
• Sustainable purchasing and materials management
• Waste reduction and recycling practices
• Green cleaning programs
• Building performance monitoring
• Innovation in sustainable operations

This accomplishment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to reducing its environmental impact while creating a healthier, safer, and more productive workplace.

LEAD Consulting’s Contribution

As the project’s sustainability consultant, LEAD Consulting Ltd. provided end-to-end technical and strategic support throughout the certification process. Our multidisciplinary team worked closely with the facility management and leadership of Shetu Pesticides Ltd. to ensure full compliance with LEED requirements.

The consultancy services included:

• LEED project registration
• Sustainability feasibility assessment and gap analysis
• LEED scorecard development
• Documentation management
• Performance verification
• Energy and environmental performance evaluation
• Coordination with project stakeholders
• LEED Online submission and review management
• Technical support during the certification review process

Through systematic planning, rigorous documentation, and continuous collaboration, the project successfully achieved the highest level of LEED certification.

Driving Sustainable Industrial Development

The successful certification of Shetu Pesticides Ltd. reinforces the growing adoption of sustainable business practices within Bangladesh’s industrial sector. Green buildings not only reduce environmental impacts but also deliver measurable business value through improved operational efficiency, lower resource consumption, enhanced employee well-being, and stronger corporate reputation.

This achievement serves as an inspiring example for industries seeking to integrate sustainability into their operational strategies while aligning with global environmental standards.

A Shared Achievement

LEAD Consulting Ltd. extends its sincere appreciation to the management and project team of Shetu Pesticides Ltd. for their trust, commitment, and active collaboration throughout the certification process.

This milestone was made possible through the dedication of everyone involved, and we congratulate the entire team on achieving this prestigious international recognition.

About LEAD Consulting Ltd.

LEAD Consulting Ltd. is a leading sustainability and green building consultancy in Bangladesh, specializing in internationally recognized environmental certification and advisory services. The company provides comprehensive consultancy for:

• LEED Certification (BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes, Campus)
• LEED Recertification
• Building Commissioning
• Energy Modeling
• Daylight Simulation
• ESG Consulting and Reporting
• Green Building Design Review
• Sustainability Strategy and Implementation

With a proven track record of delivering successful certification projects across industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors, LEAD Consulting Ltd. remains committed to helping organizations achieve operational excellence through sustainable building practices.

Quote from LEAD Consulting Ltd.

“The successful LEED Platinum certification of Shetu Pesticides Ltd. reflects what can be achieved when sustainability is embraced as a core business strategy. We are honored to have partnered with Shetu Pesticides Ltd. on this journey and congratulate the entire team on this remarkable accomplishment. We look forward to supporting more organizations in achieving world-class green building standards.”

— Md. Golam Rahman
Managing Director & Chief Consultant
LEAD Consulting Ltd.
LEED AP BD+C | MSc in Environmental Science