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Green Buildings in Bangladesh: The LEED Story

About EnergySolve International

EnergySolve International combines MEP engineering and green building certification consultancy into one integrated service, ensuring building systems are designed to maximize certification performance while minimizing cost and project risk. With 250+ successful projects across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan in the pharmaceutical, garment, commercial, and hospitality sectors, we deliver high-performance buildings that achieve 30–45% greater energy efficiency, stronger ESG compliance, and higher long-term ROI.

Figure: Mahendra Jayalath, Chairman & Director, Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCISL), Senior Consultant & Chief Executive Officer, EnergySolve International

Trusted over the long term

EnergySolve’s credibility shows most clearly in its repeat clients. Leading manufacturers such as Palmal and Ispahani have returned to EnergySolve across multiple projects over many years — a pattern of repeat engagement that reflects sustained trust in the firm’s expertise, reliability and service quality.

Services

EnergySolve delivers integrated MEP design and green building certification services under one expert team. Our services include HVAC optimization, energy modeling, lighting and power design, water efficiency, BMS integration, and complete management of LEED, EDGE, GreenSL, and WELL Building Standard certifications—from design and documentation to final certification. This streamlined approach reduces redesigns, saves time, and improves project outcomes.

Beyond international certification systems, we also support compliance with national green building and energy regulations. As LEED Faculty, EnergySolve provides CPD-accredited training to professional institutes, helping develop industry expertise in sustainable building practices.

Experience

EnergySolve has diversified into multiple sectors in its 20 years of operation including hospitality, mixed-development, residential and healthcare. With successful MEP consultancy and green building certification projects across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, EnergySolve aims to help organisations meet the highest possible sustainability targets within budgetary constraints. Our team is diverse and collaborate to ensure synergy between divisions. Projects are delivered by qualified LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs), ensuring expert guidance from design to certification. We support clients throughout their project lifecycle and focus on building long term support to ensure constant improvement throughout the project’s lifetime.

How Mahendra Jayalath and EnergySolve International Are Shaping a Sustainable Future

Bangladesh has become a global leader in sustainable industrial development, particularly in LEED-certified manufacturing. Contributing to this progress is Mahendra Jayalath, CEO of EnergySolve International, whose expertise has supported some of the region’s leading green building projects. Through integrated MEP engineering, energy auditing, and LEED, EDGE, and ESG consultancy, EnergySolve helps clients improve sustainability, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.

Mahendra Jayalath began his career at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), leading a World Bank-funded energy efficiency project before working with USAID on renewable energy and green building initiatives across South Asia. Following the 2004 tsunami, he introduced sustainable building practices to Sri Lanka and led some of the region’s earliest LEED-certified projects, including the first green factory with the Brandix Group. This experience led to the establishment of EnergySolve International, which today delivers integrated MEP engineering, energy efficiency, and green building solutions where sustainability is built into the design—not added as an afterthought.

Why LEED Makes Business Sense

LEED delivers far more than a plaque on the wall. Efficient buildings consume less energy and water, reduce maintenance costs, improve indoor environmental quality and support employee wellbeing. Green

 certification also strengthens ESG performance, attracts investment and improves relationships with global buyers seeking responsible manufacturing partners. Sustainability is also about culture, about creating a mindset throughout the organization. LEED is an entry point for organizations and we are already seeing more stringent targets and frameworks as sustainability is taken on national levels.

International Buyers Are Raising the Bar

Global brands, investors, and lenders increasingly expect strong environmental performance and ESG compliance across their supply chains. Manufacturers with internationally recognized green building certifications are better positioned to access global markets, strengthen long-term business relationships, and enhance their competitive advantage. In addition, growing access to green financing, buyer incentives, and significant energy and operating cost savings is transforming sustainability from a compliance requirement into a strategic business investment.

Energy Efficiency at the Core

The greatest opportunities lie in optimized HVAC systems, efficient lighting, building automation, commissioning, and rooftop solar PV. These measures reduce operating costs while significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions, making them essential for both LEED Gold and Platinum projects. EnergySolve’s expertise also extends to advanced sustainability solutions, including battery-backed solar systems, zero-waste initiatives, and water recycling projects, supported by a strong focus on rapidly evaluating and applying emerging technologies in real-world projects.

The Road Ahead

The future of Bangladesh’s built environment will be driven by climate resilience, renewable energy, digital technologies, and stronger ESG practices. EnergySolve is expanding its focus beyond energy to include water and waste management while exploring sustainable project financing solutions that connect clients with green investment opportunities. Through continued collaboration with industry and government, the company aims to support the next generation of sustainable development.

EnergySolve at a Glance

  • 200+ green building projects worldwide
  • 90+ LEED factory projects in Bangladesh
  • 30+ ongoing LEED projects
  • Expertise in LEED, EDGE, GREENSL, MEP Engineering, Energy Audits and ESG Advisory
  • Offices in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

A dedicated team of sustainability experts working with organisations to create sustainable future

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