Powering Production with Solar

Investment in renewable energy capacity globally set a new record in 2021, with wind, solar and other renewables attracting US$366 billion in new finance, representing growth of 6.5 per cent from 2020. Forecasts indicate the trend will continue. Although data on total investment in textile and apparel supply chains is hard to come by, a turn to renewable energy is apparent. The number of companies investing in rooftop solar power plants across Asia have increased significantly over the past few years, with numerous major players reporting significant installed capacity.

The results have seen companies reduce energy bills (including fuel oil for boilers), defray costs by selling solar power back into local grids, provide power for communities surrounding solar-powered facilities, and reduce CO2 emissions. As more brands and retailers seek to reduce Scope 3 emissions, solar power plants will become key in meeting reduced emission targets.

In this session moderated by Rogier van Mansvelt, Project Lead Switch Garment/GGGI, you will hear from experts in the field, including manufactures with solar installations, covering topics from regional solar roadmaps and the changing landscape of brand emission requirements to the nuts and bolts of installing solar panels and realistic ROIs.

SPEAKERS

Archak Pattanaik, Team Head Environmental Sustainabilty, PUMA Sports India

Archak Pattanaik is currently working in the capacity of Teamhead at PUMA Group and responsible for ensuring Environmental Sustainability in Global Supply Chain. His key areas of work at PUMA include climate action strategy, implementation of climate roadmap and environmental risk management. Prior to PUMA, Archak has worked in various areas of sustainability for over 24 years, he was instrumental in implementing resource efficiency programs at over 70 textile and footwear facilities in India, Vietnam and Ethiopia.

Robert Hwang, Vice President, GMAC

Mr. Robert HWANG is a Korean investor who has invested in and managed 4 factories in Cambodia since 1997. He is also a Deputy Chairman of the Garment Manufacturer Association in Cambodia. In GMAC, he heads the Sub-Committee on Training and is also a member of the Sub-Committee on Sustainability which works on energy efficiency and environmental protection. He has extensive experience working with various stakeholders on matters relevant to the growth and development of the garment industry in Cambodia. As a Korean, he’s also a Chairman of the Korean Association Cambodia.

Zuen (Joey) Zeng, Sales and Marketing Manager, TotalEnergies

Joey Zeng, Sales & Marketing Manager of TotalEnergies Renewables Cambodia. With 10 years experience on commercial sector, newly join in renewable energy industry at TotalEnergies. She is Excited to learn and communicate with all the relevant partners and organizations.

Natharoun Ngo Son, Director, Energy Lab

Natharoun Ngo Son serves as Director of EnergyLab, an independent non-profit organization supporting clean energy markets and innovations in Cambodia. He holds 18 years of private sector development and sustainable business experience.

Dr. Butchaiah Gadde, Project Manager, UNDP

Dr. Butchaiah Gadde is the Technical Advisor on Energy based at UNDP Cambodia. He has over 21 years of professional experience in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change. He has extensive work experience with international development agencies, private consulting firms and NGOs. In the past he mobilised Global Environment Facility (GEF) funds for countries in the Asia-Pacific region.