Understanding the lines of sustainable development

At the same time, we must effectively exploit land resources and highly qualified human resources, apply the achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to improve productivity, quality, efficiency of industries and industrial products.

In the first six months of the year, including all capital raised in the form of issuing investment registration certificates and attracted through capital contributions, share purchases, repurchased by domestic enterprises, Ho Chi Minh City has attracted more than $ 1. 2 billion. Ms. Ho, the information officer.

Ms. Nguyễn Hương Quỳnh - Executive Director of the Innovation Connectivity Platform BambuUP (photo by Thanh Minh)

In order for businesses to see the big picture of challenges and opportunities that manufacturing enterprises are facing in the BANI era (unpredictable, fragile, non-linear), Ms. Nguyễn Hương Quỳnh - Executive Director of BambuUP Creative Innovation Connectivity Platform has specifically commented on the increasing level of market and social demands for a sustainable mission.

According to Nguyen Hong Quynh, the global green and sustainable technology market, including sectors such as renewable energy, wastewater treatment technologies etc. is expected to reach $61. 92 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 20. 8% (according to Global Green Technology and Sustainability Market).

Green transition needs to become an urgent strategy for manufacturing enterprises to enhance their competitiveness, attract green investment and ensure sustainable impacts in a BANI unpredictable world. Ms Quynh said that there are 5 trends of green production transformation need to be implemented by businesses, including: Energy optimization; Producing sustainable products; Minimizing waste and recycling; Enhancing smart technology; Approaching lean manufacturing.

Trần Thiên Long - Permanent Vice President of the Federation of Industrial Real Estate in Vietnam (Photo by Thanh Minh)

Meanwhile, Trần Thiên Long - Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Industrial Real Estate Association (VIREA) also shared and analyzed in detail from a global and Vietnamese perspective. In it, the economic, environmental and social benefits of the trend of greening manufacturing enterprises, applied technologies and some examples of successful green transition at factories and industrial parks in Ho Chi Minh City were clarified.

Also in the program, Mr. Trần Anh Đông - Director of CAS-Energy, emphasized the important role of ecological industrial parks for Vietnam to participate and compete effectively as the Green Production-Green Export Game is becoming increasingly strict.

Mr. Trần Anh Đông also pointed out that the green transition puts manufacturing enterprises in a difficult position from many aspects: finance, resources, support policies. . especially during the start-up and operation phases. Some solutions such as REGreen Factory can help businesses not only integrate renewable energy but also optimize costs, while meeting ESG (environmental, social and governance) and CSR standards (corporate social responsibility), increasing competitiveness on export markets.

One of the contents that has attracted interest in the business community today is the story of converting green production efforts into carbon credits. In his share, Mr Vu Trung Kiên - Carbon Credit Specialist - Director of NRG Company - Tan Nguyen JSC and SETS (Smart Emission Trading System) Project Manager said that from 2021, demand for carbon credits has increased dramatically, projected to reach between 8,000 and 13,000 MTCO2e per year.

Experts focused on analyzing and discussing solutions to solve the problems of green transition for factories, industrial parks (Photo: Thanh Minh).

A greenhouse gas inventory is suggested as the first step for businesses to assess their emissions and build a reduction roadmap. Green technology provides effective solutions to mitigate emissions, while green finance will support enterprises investing in these technologies, forming a sustainable development loop. It was recommended by Mr. Wu Zhongqian.

Notably, at the discussion session, experts focused on analyzing and discussing solutions to solve difficulties for factories, industrial parks in the south when innovative innovation and green transition. From there share some typical lessons learned, connect resources and suggest practical technological solutions.