Hanoi, November 5, 2025 – The Department of Climate Change (DCC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), UNOPS and RCEE organized the Consultation Workshop on “Design and Pilot of the Voluntary Carbon Labelling Scheme in Vietnam”.

The Voluntary Carbon Labelling Scheme is part of ETP’s technical assistance to the DCC, aiming to promote initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and encourage sustainable production and consumption. The initiative seeks to develop a carbon labelling mechanism tailored to Vietnam’s context, contributing to enhancing transparency in emission information, strengthening green competitiveness, and fostering a low-carbon, circular economy.

The workshop gathered representatives from ministries, government agencies, international organizations, enterprises, industry associations, and technical experts. Participants discussed the current status and development of Vietnam’s carbon market, and provided inputs on the proposed design framework of the Voluntary Carbon Labelling Scheme, including its scope, methodology, criteria, and certification and verification mechanisms.

In addition, the workshop focused on planning for the pilot phase, identifying priority sectors, and encouraging private sector engagement. Feedback and recommendations from participants will serve as an important basis to refine the programme framework before its pilot implementation.

Speaking at the event, the DCC representative emphasized: “The Voluntary Carbon Labelling Scheme will serve as a practical tool to support businesses in managing emissions, enhancing competitiveness, and demonstrating Vietnam’s strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.”

The workshop marks an important milestone toward establishing a mechanism to recognize and promote corporate emission reduction initiatives, contributing to climate action and Vietnam’s sustainable development goals.