IFC marks decade of impact through 'Partnership for Cleaner Textile' programme in Bangladesh

IFC’s Partnership for Cleaner Textile (PaCT) programme has catalysed transformative change over the last 10 years, contributing to the sector’s competitiveness and environmental sustainability.  

Since the inception of the PaCT programme in 2013, IFC has worked with over 450 textile factories in Bangladesh, helping them embrace climate-smart practices, according to a press release.

PaCT is an IFC advisory programme, supported by the Government of Denmark and the Kingdom of Netherlands, which is organised by IFC and implemented in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

The initiative has substantially reduced fresh water consumption by 35 billion litres, enough to meet the annual water needs of over 1.9 million people.

It has also curbed 723,617 tons of carbon emissions per year, equal to removing nearly 160,000 cars from the road annually.

Over the years, PaCT has been working with leading partners, including VF Corp, PUMA, Levi Strauss & Co, and TESCO.

 “We appreciate the contribution of the PaCT program by IFC over the past decade. We hope that its impact will continue in the coming decades and our industry will grow at a rapid rate while remaining sustainable and safe,” said Miran Ali, Vice President, BGMEA.