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Sustainable Productions: More than just enterprises responsibility
There are increasingly strict regulations from export markets and brands on greening production and supply chains, as well as sustainable development criteria. This forces Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises to improve their greening process more strongly. Going green is not only the responsibility of each business; the entire industry needs to participate to create a green business community and build a sustainable supply chain image in the eyes of consumers and international buyers.
GRI standards now available in Vietnamese: What it means for ESG Reporting in Vietnam
On 14 September 2026, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced that the latest versions of its complete sustainability reporting Standards are now available in Vietnamese. The release covers the revised Universal Standards, all current Sector Standards and the latest Topic Standards, including GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024, GRI 102: Climate Change 2025 and GRI 103: Energy 2025. [1] GRI first made its Standards available in Vietnamese in 2017. The 2026 update brings Vietnamese-language users up to date with the current modular system and gives companies across the country direct access to the same reporting framework used internationally to identify, manage and disclose impacts on the economy, environment and people. [1] GRI is also expanding engagement in Vietnam through training, technical guidance and knowledge-sharing, with particular attention to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to GRI, these programs are intended to help organizations assess sector-specific impacts, strengthen value-chain resilience and respond to disclosure expectations from international markets and sustainable finance providers. [1]
Green Finance in Vietnam: Buildings Seeking Capital Must Start with Data
On 18 September 2026, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Da Nang (VIFC-DN) identified green finance and the carbon market as priority areas for development. The announcement was not accompanied by a specific lending product, but it sent a clear signal about the direction of green capital in the years ahead: projects will increasingly need to demonstrate environmental performance through data that can be measured, reviewed and independently verified. For developers, industrial asset owners, FDI companies and building operators, the key question is no longer simply “Is this building green?” The more important questions are: “What data proves that it is green, who verifies that data, and will the data continue to be maintained after financing has been disbursed?”
Green industrial parks: A key factor in attracting the next generation of FDI
As international investment increasingly prioritises sustainable development, green industrial parks are emerging as a new competitive benchmark for the market. The attractiveness of an industrial park is no longer determined solely by land availability or rental rates. Today, competitiveness depends increasingly on infrastructure quality, operational capability, ESG performance and the ability to create an efficient and sustainable production ecosystem for investors.
Circular economy under scarcity pressure: Is resource autonomy the solution?
Amid increasing resource scarcity and escalating geopolitical instability, the concept of resource autonomy is emerging as a strategic priority. This article examines how resource autonomy not only complements—but may even surpass—the circular economy as a framework for enabling industrial systems to adapt to the future.
Advancing Green Building Materials for Sustainable Development
As pressure to reduce carbon emissions continues to intensify, green building materials are becoming an increasingly important direction for Vietnam’s construction industry. Green material solutions can help improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and minimise environmental impacts. At the same time, the use of environmentally responsible materials can support projects seeking green building certifications such as LEED, LOTUS and EDGE. For businesses, this is becoming an important factor in strengthening competitiveness and supporting long-term sustainable growth.
Green construction is no longer a choice - It is becoming the cost of staying in business for Vietnamese companies
Vietnam’s construction industry is entering a period of transformation on an unprecedented scale. In the past, “green construction” was often treated as a branding trend or a marketing advantage. Today, ESG requirements, emissions audits and low-carbon standards are increasingly becoming prerequisites for companies seeking to participate in global supply chains. At the seminar “Science, Technology and Sustainable Development”, organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Construction and Building Materials Association (SACA), experts shared a common message: the construction industry no longer has much time to “prepare” for the green transition - action needs to start now.
Scope 3 Emissions - Điểm mù lớn nhất của bất động sản bền vững
Mỗi sáng, hàng nghìn người di chuyển đến tòa nhà của bạn bằng xe máy xăng, ô tô cá nhân hoặc taxi công nghệ. Mỗi chiều, họ lại rời đi theo cách tương tự. Chu trình đó lặp lại hàng trăm ngày mỗi năm - và trong suốt thời gian đó, một lượng phát thải carbon khổng lồ đang được tạo ra bên ngoài phạm vi vận hành trực tiếp của tòa nhà. Đây là “điểm mù Scope 3” của bất động sản.
Kinh tế tuần hoàn trước nguy cơ khan hiếm: Liệu tự chủ tài nguyên có phải giải pháp?
Trong bối cảnh khan hiếm tài nguyên gia tăng và bất ổn địa chính trị leo thang, khái niệm tự chủ tài nguyên (resource autonomy) đang nổi lên như một chiến lược ưu tiên. Bài viết này phân tích cách tự chủ tài nguyên không chỉ bổ trợ mà thậm chí có thể vượt lên trên kinh tế tuần hoàn như một khuôn khổ giúp hệ thống công nghiệp thích ứng với tương lai.
ARDOR Green named Vietnam’s Top 3 LEED® Proven Providers™ by GBCI
What this means for our clients: A more efficient LEED review timeline, with approvals completed significantly faster than the standard review process. Direct and enhanced engagement with the GBCI review team, enabling complex issues to be reviewed and resolved through focused, one-on-one discussions. Independent recognition of ARDOR Green’ established expertise in LEED project administration, reflecting the firm’s high standards in design quality and documentation.
Unlocking Multi-Credit Synergies through Integrative Design in LEED v4
The realization of benefits associated with LEED starts with a transformation of the design process itself. Rather than treating credits as separate components on a checklist, an Integrative Process encourages project teams to identify synergies and interrelationships across multiple categories. By conducting early research and analysis during the "discovery" phase, teams can implement specific building features that "stack" points, achieving high levels of performance and cost-effectiveness.
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