The Model Green Factory Program (MGFP), developed under the EU Switch Garment Project, is a guideline and support tool for factories under the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association of Cambodia (TAFTAC). It helps garment factories adopt greener practices by promoting sustainable energy use, effective waste management, and stronger gender and social inclusion.

The program provides a clear roadmap for factories to follow. It outlines key challenges in the garment sector, defines objectives, and explains the step-by-step implementation process, including performance indicators, application, and certification.

MGFP also includes a robust Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation (MRV) framework. This ensures participating factories can track progress, measure improvements, and stay aligned with the program’s sustainability goals.

Finally, the program shares practical insights from 50 energy audits conducted under the Switch Garment Project, offering energy conservation measures and best practices across utility and process systems, along with indicative investment ranges to support implementation.