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India requires $6.5 billion to achieve apparel sector’s 2030 emission reduction target through renewables and energy efficiency
Thứ ba, 19/11/2024 - 10:59
A new report by Apparel Impact Institute and Development Finance International Inc. says India needs $6.5 billion in financing to reduce its textile and apparel industry’s emissions by 45% by 2030 through renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions. While around $2.5 billion is available, there is still a $4 billion financing gap in India.

The fashion industry needs significant investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions to reduce its absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, the target set forth by the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Change, which is operated under the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat.

A new report names India, one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturers, as a crucial region for impactful decarbonization interventions, with $6.5 billion required in India alone to achieve the industry’s 2030 emissions reduction target.

The report, titled Landscape and Opportunities to Finance the Decarbonization of India’s Apparel Manufacturing Sector, has been prepared by Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) in collaboration with Development Finance International Inc (DFI), with support from HSBC.

The report identifies at least $1.3 billion in readily available financing from credit lines and revolving funding schemes and estimates an additional $1.2 billion already being developed by International Financing Institutions, governments, and NGOs. The report identifies six critical interventions, including mobilizing capital with swift urgency and collaborating across the entire value chain.

“This report goes beyond exploring renewable energy and energy efficiency in India’s apparel sector –- it provides a clear path forward and offers practical guidance to close the climate finance gap and ensure proven decarbonization solutions receive the critical funding they need,” said Lewis Perkins, President of Apparel Impact Institute. “Aii plays a crucial role in connecting our industry’s stakeholders – the report’s findings on India’s capital potential are encouraging as we continue our work in helping brands, manufacturers and international finance institutions accelerate the uptake of decarbonization efforts across global manufacturing hubs.”

“As India’s apparel sector plays a pivotal role in global supply chains, decarbonizing its operations is not only essential for meeting climate goals but also for securing the future competitiveness of the industry,” said Emilio Bunge, President and CEO at Development Finance International Inc.

According to the report:

- An estimated $6.5 billion in financing is required to reduce India’s total industry emissions by 45% by 2030 through renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions. While approximately $2.5 billion is available, there is still a $4 billion financing gap in India.
- India boasts a well-established market of energy efficiency service companies, positioning the country to rapidly accelerate its decarbonization efforts.
- Increasing accessible funding – particularly in the realm of blended finance – can make decarbonization investments more affordable and can help manufacturers overcome sustainability transitions challenges, including risk constraints, unfavorable financing and limited infrastructure.

The report also outlines immediate actions for policymakers, financiers, and the industry value chain to support ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts in the country.

According to pv-magazine-india.com