Greenbud is a sustainability-focused organization dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development. For over 12 years, Greenbud has actively collaborated with industries to implement eco-friendly practices, promote energy efficiency, and reduce carbon footprints. The organization’s key initiatives include waste reduction, pollution control, water purification projects like the Buriganga River cleanup, and the promotion of alternatives to single-use plastics. Greenbud also provides training and support to industry experts on energy audits and compliance with global environmental standards, such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) guidelines. With a strong team and expanding operational capacity, Greenbud uses data-driven approaches and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to make sustainability efforts more accessible and impactful. As it grows, Greenbud remains committed to creating solutions that align with national and international environmental standards, striving for a greener, more sustainable future for Bangladesh and beyond.
Syed Tasnem Mahmood CEO of Greenbud scheduled a meeting with Textile Focus and shared his insightful thoughts. Here the speech is given below for our readers.
Syed Tasnem Mahmood said, “We are about to enter a new era in Bangladesh, and from Greenbud, we hope that any projects or steps we take in the name of sustainability are genuinely targeted toward true sustainable development. It is my wish that these efforts are not undertaken merely for financial gain or to accomplish a certain goal. In other countries, government regulations are generally followed by industries, but here in our country, even if such regulations exist, there is often more emphasis on what foreign brands or buyers say. Due to limited manpower and working capacity, regulations are sometimes bypassed. With the new government, we will try to adhere to government-issued regulations and maintain them as national standards.
From Greenbud, we have done some commendable work, such as working on plastic welfare and purifying the water of the Buriganga River. Our desire is to implement these projects genuinely rather than confining them to pilot projects or paperwork. Financial setbacks can be recovered over time, but environmental damage is not something that can be remedied with just one or two projects or within a few years; it’s permanent harm. All of you working in this area have experience in environmental protection, which will help you perform effectively. Our goal will be to ensure positive outcomes in these areas. Greenbud is committed to these efforts, such as a recent initiative mandating the use of geo bags instead of plastic bags in supermarkets. A list has also been created, which, if followed, can lead us to reduce the use of polythene, plastic, and similar materials.”
He also added, “Recently, we’ve observed a positive government initiative of replacing plastic bottles with glass jugs and glasses, which is an excellent move. If this initiative is implemented on a large scale, it could be a milestone in protecting the environment, and Greenbud is ready to offer full support. For the past 12 years, Greenbud has been assisting industries in various ways to protect the environment. Now, we are observing an emerging energy crisis. The supply of gas is decreasing rapidly, and the availability of fuel we once enjoyed is now in question. Greenbud is currently focusing on improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption. We are also conducting in-depth energy audits in various places to identify ways for industries to achieve proper output with less energy use. Toward this goal, we have provided free training to around 250 experts from different industries to enhance efficiency. We are supporting our partner organizations to work on SBTI-related carbon footprint issues. At this moment, Greenbud is working on a large scale on SBTI, carbon footprint assessment, and carbon footprint reduction, with a dedicated team of about 57-58 people focused on sustainability. Our capacity and operations are also expanding.
Over these 12 years, we have achieved significant progress in data availability and data authentication. Now, we are attempting to create a system where sustainability-related data can be easily inputted and where we can leverage artificial intelligence to establish meaningful connections in sustainability data. By addressing the data scarcity, we currently face, we aim to make sustainability more accessible to the public and explore how modern technology can be used for this purpose. Greenbud is working on these aspects, and we are hopeful of introducing a solution by the end of this year.”
Greenbud is making a significant impact in Bangladesh by prioritizing genuine sustainability efforts over short-term gains. The organization is actively working to implement environmentally friendly initiatives, such as reducing plastic waste, improving energy efficiency, and supporting carbon footprint reduction across industries. Through partnerships, training programs, and the application of advanced technologies, Greenbud is building a framework for long-term environmental protection. With a dedicated team and a commitment to data-driven solutions, Greenbud is setting a high standard in sustainable development and aims to create meaningful change that benefits both people and the planet.
