GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION INVENTORY AND REPORTING GUIDELINES FOR FACILITIES

At the 26th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP 26), Vietnam pledged to develop and implement strong measures to reduce GHG emissions using its own resources, along with the cooperation and support of the international community. This particularly included developed nations, in terms of finance and technology transfer, including adherence to the Paris Agreement (PA) mechanisms, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020. To fulfill these commitments, the Vietnamese Government has implemented various measures and regulations outlining the responsibilities of economic and social entities for developing and reporting GHG emissions inventories.

To support the Government of Vietnam’s efforts to strengthen private sector competitiveness, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) collaborated with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) to develop this guide on GHG accounting along with other guides focused on climate change reporting and disclosure. USAID engaged a consortium led by RCEE-NIRAS to prepare this document and funded the work through the USAID INVEST project. RCEE-NIRAS consulted with Vietnamese business associations to understand priorities and information needs and based on these discussions prepared the following technical guidance document.

This Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Reporting Guidelines for Facilities document is designed to help businesses conduct GHG emissions inventories and reporting. The document assists businesses in meeting legal regulations and requirements related to disclosing GHG information about customers and supply chains. Additionally, it serves as the foundational step in the process of developing a company's GHG management strategy. By monitoring and reducing GHG emissions, organizations can actively contribute to global environmental protection and sustainable development efforts. Moreover, this document aids organizations in identifying and evaluating risks associated with GHG emissions. Businesses can develop risk management strategies to minimize negative impacts while developing energy-saving solutions.