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Core Viewpoint - The textile industry is facing significant challenges and opportunities in its transition to a low-carbon economy, driven by climate change and regulatory pressures, with a focus on sustainable practices and renewable energy usage. Group 1: Climate Change Impact - The year 2024 is projected to be the hottest on record globally, exacerbated by global warming and El Niño events, leading to extreme weather events in China [1] - The textile and apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, surpassing the combined emissions of international aviation and shipping [1] Group 2: Industry Initiatives and Achievements - China's textile industry has reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by over 60% from 2005 to 2022, with a further 14% decrease in the last two years [1] - By the end of 2024, the percentage of textile and apparel companies setting climate goals has increased from 83% to 90%, with 67% of companies having processes to identify and assess climate risks [1] - Renewable energy usage in the textile sector reached 36% of total energy consumption in 2024, with 86% of this being biomass energy [2] Group 3: Challenges for SMEs - The textile industry has a high proportion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which face challenges in carbon reduction capabilities and high costs of renewable energy [2] - A survey of 105 specialized enterprises revealed that while 91% have engaged in green investments, only 40% conduct carbon audits, indicating a lack of planning in low-carbon transitions [3] Group 4: Regulatory Pressures and Recommendations - The EU's Sustainable Product Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) will come into effect in 2024, expanding ecological design requirements across product lifecycles, pushing for improvements in environmental performance [3] - Recommendations for the industry include enhancing green governance systems, fostering collaborative innovation, and promoting global cooperation for sustainable development [4]