New Delhi, May 15 (KNN) The Apparel Export Promotion Council of India (AEPC) is holding a series of deliberations with all stakeholders regarding the use of environment- friendly technologies to reduce carbon emission in different garment clusters of the country.

The Exporters body on Monday said that in deliberations with multiple stakeholders, including brands, associations, and industry, the association is promoting sustainable manufacturing practice to boost exports from the country.

The council is informing the industry about adopting sustainability practices such as ways to promote water and energy conservation, waste water management and chemical management, monitoring of carbon emission, and certification for green building, it said in a statement.

APEC pointed out that it has initiated AISA (Apparel Industry Sustainability Action) to promote such manufacturing practices.

This initiative assumes significance, as the European Union (EU), a key export destination for India, has decided to impose carbon tax on imported goods if their manufacturing process involves polluting practices.

The Export Promotion body hosted a series of road shows at various garment clusters across India from May 5 to 12.

AEPC Chairman Naren Goenka said the objective of these road shows was to map the existing sustainability status across clusters and to give them an opportunity to showcase their sustainability measures to reputed brands, document best stories pan India to showcase them to global buyers and brands.

“The takeaways of road shows will help us to have a policy dialogue with the government for suitable policy interventions for supporting MSMEs for better preparedness in the changing scenario,” he said.

Sudhir Sekhri, Vice Chairman AEPC said the global garment production is expected to increase by 63 per cent by 2030, with a huge contribution by the Indian garment industry.

“This spectacular growth brings with it an ever-growing global concern on the detrimental impact that this fashion industry brings on the environment,” Sekhri said.

AEPC has partnered with Brands and Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL) for this initiative, which has plans to award companies that have made strides in the sustainability domain.  (KNN Bureau)