AkijBashir Group has become the first Bangladeshi company to join RE100, a leading global corporate renewable energy initiative. The milestone strengthens the Group’s commitment to transitioning toward 100% renewable electricity and builds on its expanding investments in solar power, energy efficiency and resource recovery.

RE100 is led by Climate Group, an international non-profit organization working with businesses and governments to accelerate the transition to a clean and sustainable economy. The initiative brings together more than 400 companies worldwide that have committed to using 100% renewable electricity by 2050 at the latest.

RE100 members report their progress annually, while claims regarding renewable electricity use are reviewed against the initiative’s technical criteria. Membership also provides access to peer learning, renewable energy expertise, policy engagement and international best practices.

For a diversified industrial group like AkijBashir Group, RE100 provides a globally recognized framework to make its renewable energy transition more structured, measurable and transparent. It is also expected to help the Group strengthen accountability in renewable electricity sourcing, benchmark its progress against international practices and enhance credibility with global customers and partners.

The RE100 commitment builds on renewable energy and energy-efficiency investments already underway across AkijBashir Group. The Group has developed around 90 MW of solar generation capacity across its particle board, ceramics, glass and other manufacturing facilities and continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio.

At Akij Ceramics in Trishal, a 24.39 MWp rooftop solar project is expected to generate approximately 28,050 MWh of clean electricity annually and reduce around 22,440 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year. Of the total capacity, 10 MW has been connected to the national grid through net metering.

AkijBashir Glass in Habiganj has installed an 18.2 MW rooftop solar system supported by battery energy storage. The system enables the facility to use solar-generated electricity beyond daylight hours and helps reduce the impact of load-shedding.

The glass facility also combines solar power with waste-heat-recovery steam-turbine generation. According to AkijBashir Group, 71% of the facility’s energy comes from renewable sources. Waste heat generated during the glass-melting process is recovered to produce steam and electricity, improving the efficiency of the energy-intensive manufacturing process.

At Janata Jute Mills, rooftop solar meets the mill’s full electricity demand, supported by battery storage that allows renewable energy to be used beyond daytime generation.

Meanwhile, Akij Particle Board Mills has installed an 8.1 MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic system, which is expected to generate approximately 9.3 million kWh of clean electricity annually and avoid around 7,452 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

These initiatives are complemented by broader investments in energy efficiency and resource conservation. AkijBashir Group has worked with Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) on several renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects. Its manufacturing businesses are also exploring measures including waste-heat recovery, water reuse, net metering and more efficient production technologies.

Sk. Bashir Uddin, Managing Director of AkijBashir Group, said, “Joining RE100 is more than a renewable energy commitment for AkijBashir Group; it is a step towards transforming how we power our business and build sustainable growth. As the first company from Bangladesh to join this global initiative, we are proud to take a pioneering step towards 100% renewable electricity.”

“We believe the future of business must be built on both growth and responsibility. Through this commitment, we aim to contribute to Bangladesh’s transition towards a cleaner and more resilient energy future, while inspiring other businesses and industries to accelerate their journey towards renewable energy. Together, we can create lasting value for our business, our people and Bangladesh,” he added.

AkijBashir Group said it will remain committed to progressively changing how industrial growth is powered while contributing to a cleaner and more resilient energy future for Bangladesh, in line with its broader philosophy of “Beyond Tomorrow.”

About AkijBashir Group

AkijBashir Group is a diversified industrial conglomerate in Bangladesh, operating across ceramics, glass, jute, tableware, bathware, cables, Biax films, doors, steel buildings and board industries. The Group focuses on quality, innovation and sustainable growth and continues to invest in advanced technologies, responsible manufacturing and renewable energy to create lasting value for its customers, communities and the country.