To support Vietnamese enterprises in meeting the growing requirements for ESG compliance, carbon emissions reduction, and sustainable competitiveness, the "Eco-Innovation and Capacity Building Programme for Vietnamese SMEs" has been launched through the collaboration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), the Department of Climate Change (DCC), the Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ASEIC), ECOEYE Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea), and RCEE Joint Stock Company acts as the coordinating unit for implementation in Vietnam.

As part of the programme's initial phase, from 24 to 29 June 2026, a joint delegation from ECOEYE and RCEE conducted on-site assessments at 05 manufacturing enterprises operating in the garment, plastic packaging, food processing, and beverage sectors. The visits focused on evaluating current energy consumption, greenhouse gas management practices, the level of preparedness for green transition, and the demand for low-carbon technologies and emission reduction solutions.

During the site visits, the delegation also introduced the Eco-Innovation Programme and shared the Republic of Korea's experience in greenhouse gas management, carbon market development, and the implementation of carbon reduction projects. The programme aims to support enterprises in establishing GHG data management systems, improving energy efficiency, and gradually adopting practical emission reduction measures tailored to their production processes.

A delegation from ECOEYE and RCEE conducted site visits and assessments at enterprises

The preliminary assessment indicates that participating enterprises are highly interested in green transition and are seeking support for greenhouse gas inventories, Energy Management Systems (EMS), rooftop solar power, energy efficiency improvements, and other low-carbon technologies to meet the sustainability requirements of international customers. However, most enterprises have yet to establish comprehensive GHG data management systems, highlighting significant opportunities for further capacity building and technical support.

Following the assessment phase, the project partners will continue to consolidate enterprise data, identify suitable pilot participants, and strengthen collaboration between Vietnamese enterprises and Korean climate technology providers. Through this initiative, Vietnamese SMEs are expected to gain greater access to advanced technologies, improve energy performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance their competitiveness as the global economy continues its transition toward low-carbon and sustainable development.