First apparel firm to go solar in Fiji

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

12Responsible consumption and production

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Sunergise (Fiji) Ltd

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Paul Makumbe, CEO Sunergise international, paul.m@sunergisegroup.com

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The fashion industry is notoriously know to be one of the most unsustainable and highest polluting industries in the world. However, Mark One Apparel, a clothing manufacturing facility in Fiji, has taken big first steps in becoming a cleaner company by drastically lowering its carbon footprint since switching to solar power. The company is also able to save money since most of the power now comes from a renewable source, and are able to offer more competitive prices for their garments, as well as attract a whole new target market in customers who are environmentally conscious.

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https://www.sunergisegroup.com/mark-one-suva

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Yes

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Product

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Available in market, Advance order has to be given

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Producing 350MWh renewable energy yearly, the solar system will displace more than 260 tonnes of carbon, which is equivalent to planting 1300 trees.

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SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

12Responsible consumption and production

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