AlI’s new report calls to adopt ‘Low Carbon Thermal Energy’ for textile industry
The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) has released a crucial new report, “Low-Carbon Thermal Energy Technologies for the Textile Industry,” marking the first of a two-part series aimed at transforming textile manufacturing’s energy use. This report assesses alternative energy sources and technologies, including sustainable biomass, solar thermal, electrification technologies, and natural gas.
The textile industry, responsible for around 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact. The report highlights electrification technologies—such as electric boilers and heat pumps—as the most promising solutions for decarbonization, particularly when powered by renewable electricity. However, challenges like high energy costs and limited renewable resources must be addressed.
Other technologies, like biomass and solar thermal, offer potential but come with significant hurdles, including environmental risks and high investment needs. Natural gas, while mature, presents issues related to price volatility and methane leakage.
The report provides a readiness assessment for adopting these technologies in major textile-producing countries and offers tailored recommendations for industry stakeholders. This initiative is a key step towards achieving net-zero emissions in the global textile sector.
Read the report: https://apparelimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Low-Carbon-Thermal-Energy-8.27.24.pdf
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