Bangladesh, Oct. 27 -- Global fashion brands must share the cost of Bangladesh's transition to clean energy, industry stakeholders said on Monday, calling for accessible financing, fair purchasing practices and stronger worker protections to ensure decarbonisation efforts does not threaten jobs and livelihoods.

The call comes as a new study by the Stand.earth Research Group reveals that just 15 international fashion brands could collectively help Bangladesh cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1.26 million tonnes annually by 2040, or 8.59 million tonnes cumulatively

The reduction would be equivalent to the emissions of more than three million North American homes, highlighting the potential role of international buyers in decarbonising Bang...