1、SEPTEMBER 2025China Country ReportMacroeconomic and Sustainability AnalysisContents1.Introduction 32.Relevance to Industry Decarbonization Goals 43.Macroeconomic View 54.Decarbonization and Sustainability Initiatives 75.Energy Efficiency&Emissions:Higg FEM 106.Energy Landscape:Powering the Textile a

2、nd Apparel Industry 127.Workforce and Social Responsibility 148.Competitive Landscape 179.Export Performance and Market Trends 2010.Consumer Goods Market:Urbanization,E-Commerce,and Growth 2211.Key Challenges 2512.Emerging Opportunities 2813.Conclusion and Outlook 31About Cascale 3431.Introduction1

3、https:/data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?locations=CN2 https:/ https:/ https:/www.undp.org/china/publications/issue-brief-chinas-14th-5-year-plan-spotlighting-climate-environmentThis report provides an overview of macroeconomic trends,industry dynamics,and sustainability insights into Chin

4、as consumer goods manufacturing landscape,with a focus on the textile and apparel sector.It highlights the alignment between Chinas evolving policies and Cascales decarbonization programs,targeting a 45 percent GHG emissions reduction across the consumer goods value chain by 2030.Emphasizing the cri

5、tical role that Cascale members and the broader industry can play,the report underscores Chinas potential to significantly contribute to global decarbonization efforts.With its status as the worlds second-largest economy(approximately$19 trillion GDP in 20241,2)and its ambitious climate commitments(

6、to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 20603),China is positioned to leverage both domestic policies and international collaboration to advance a low-carbon transition.At the same time,ensuring decent work for the millions employed in this sector remains pivotal.Robust eco