EnergyLab报告称柬埔寨服装业需加速电气化以保竞争力

[来源: CIR] [分类提示: NEWS] 标题: EnergyLab Report: Cambodia’s $13.7 Billion Garment Industry Must Electrify To Stay Competitive Cambodia Investment Review Cambodia’s garment industry must rapidly transition towards electrification and renewable energy if it is to remain competitive in global supply chains, according to a new report from EnergyLab Asia that warns international brands are increasingly demanding lower-carbon manufacturing from their suppliers. The report, Cambodia’s Garment Sector: Scaling Electrification to Deliver Growth, highlights both the opportunities and challenges facing one of Cambodia’s most important industries as global apparel companies move to meet ambitious climate commitments. According to EnergyLab Asia, Cambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) sector generated $13.74 billion in export revenue in 2024, accounting for approximately 52 per cent of the country’s export GDP while employing nearly one million workers, the majority of whom are women. However, the report argues that the industry’s long-term competitiveness can no longer rely solely on low labour costs and established compliance standards. Instead, access to affordable and verifiable renewable energy is emerging as a critical factor influencing where global brands place future manufacturing orders. Global Brands Raising Sustainability Requirements EnergyLab Asia notes that many of the world’s largest apparel brands have committed to major emissions reduction targets through initiatives including the Unit