BEST PRACTICES
FOR ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
A summary of ANN INC.s observations from Apparel Manufacturers in China, Hong Kong and Vietnam.
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Energy efficiency practices in the apparel industry are rising in popularity in recent years. With surging commodity and
labor costs, better energy management can provide opportunities to deliver cost-savings in manufacturing facilities and
lead to a more sustainable business.
ANN INC. is proud to provide a quick reference guide covering the basics of green practices at apparel facilities, and
share case studies from factory visits and energy efficiency seminars held in China, Hong Kong and Vietnam during 2011.
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Assess energy
consumption
(internal/
external
assessment)
Efficient
Compare
with actual
energy needs
Satisfactory
A big gap
Organization
getting ready
to change
Define
problems
Long-term goals
Determine
best
strategies
HOW?
Adjustable low-watt
machines
usage
Payback period: 6 months
Short-term goals
WHAT?
Steam after-use recycling
HOW?
Benefits:
iii
friendly fuel
HOW?
factors
Cost: 115,000 USD per unit
Benefits:
heat water
system
iii
system
Benefits:
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Quality Assurance
Find out if the current lighting management is compatible with the specific needs of each area at your facility!
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Energy-efficiency
Professionals
Employees
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Extracted from Factory sharing session during Energy Efficiency Seminar (Hong Kong, China), March 2011
Extracted from Factory sharing session during Energy Efficiency Seminar (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), October 2011
Extracted from Factory sharing session during Energy Efficiency Seminar (Shanghai, China), October 2011
Cleaner Production Partnership: Successful Cases (Textiles)- available in Chinese only
http://www.cleanerproduction.hk/b5_case4.asp?id=257&cid=1&cid2=5&cid3=13
Cleaner Production Partnership: Energy Saving Technologies- Lighting system - available in Chinese only
http://www.cleanerproduction.hk/b5_technology4.asp?id=144&cid=2&cid2=7&cid3=14