UNIDO helps Cambodian factories go green
17/01/2024
The project, supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and which ran since 2017, is a significant step in the promotion of green industrial practices and the mitigation of climate change in Cambodia, said UNIDO.
The project addressed industrial pollution caused by the release of air, water, solid and liquid materials, and the discharge of toxic chemical waste.
UNIDO project manager Rana Pratap Singh said: “The project contributed to improving manufacturing conditions and supported the transition towards green industry. The factories and SMEs were able to save resources and increase productivity by 10-20%, leading to an annual saving of around $10 million per year.”
Narin Sok, UNIDO Cambodia country representative, added: “The project can potentially contribute directly to CO2 reduction with an average of 40,000 tonnes per year during the period of 2018-2028, while also contributing to a sustainable reduction in the discharge of wastewater, solid waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
“It also benefited approximately 130,000 workers, over 80% of them women, at the beneficiary factories and SMEs by assisting these factories in meeting sustainability and compliance standards. It built the capacity of factory key staff, improved the health and safety of workers, reduced negative impacts on the surrounding community, and fostered a shift in mindset towards green activities and practices.”
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