Executive Summary
ILINK Development Services conducted an energy assessment at a Printing & Embroidery unit in Bangladesh to evaluate energy consumption and identify efficiency opportunities. The assessment revealed that the supplier relies on electricity from the national grid and natural gas for its captive power plant, with an average energy consumption of 0.478 kWh per garment. Key findings include high baseline energy use, even at zero production, and a 30.05% variation in energy efficiency across months. Recommendations include installing a hot water chiller for jacket water heat recovery, replacing conventional ceiling fans with BLDC fans, and upgrading metal blade exhaust fans to FRP blade types, yielding significant ROI (0.86–2.16 years). These measures could reduce energy costs, lower the carbon footprint (3.49 kgCO2/kg production), and enhance sustainability.
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Conclusion
The supplier’s energy intensity is satisfactory, but implementing recommended measures can significantly improve efficiency, reduce costs, and align with sustainability goals, reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility.
