ReportAs of 2023, Bangladesh is among the top five countries with the largest potential for greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the apparel and textile industries, which accounts for more than 80% of the country’s foreign export revenue and are well-positioned to deliver significant emissions reductions nationwide. However, manufacturers face major financial constraints: a $6.6 billion investment is needed to cut emissions in half by 2030, but only $1.8 billion is currently available or anticipated, leaving a $4.8 billion gap.
Landscape and Opportunities to Finance the Decarbonization of Bangladesh's Apparel Manufacturing Sector - created in collaboration with Development Financial International, Inc. (DFI) - outlines how the country can close that gap and realize its decarbonization potential through strategic finance tools. It also identifies proven, cost-effective interventions such as rooftop solar, LED retrofits, and waste heat recovery, building a clear roadmap to cut industry emissions in half by 2030.
