Bangladesh factory cooling pays off in four years
Investing in cooling systems for Bangladesh garment factories is financially viable with a four-year payback period. Extreme heat previously erased significant annual revenue, prompting calls for brands to share costs.
Garment factories in Bangladesh can recover heat-adaptation costs within four years, according to a Sunday study from Cornell University's Global Labor Institute. The research highlights commercial viability as climate risks mount across apparel hubs. High temperatures erased 4.1% of annual revenue across studied facilities.
