Accompanying Mekong Delta businesses to transform green and reduce greenhouse emissions
"To achieve net zero emissions by 0, the Government has been making efforts to realize its commitment by promulgating many regulations and policies, which have a direct impact on the business sector.", said Mr. Nguyen Phuong Lam - Director of VCCI Mekong Delta branch.
On March 28, Green Innovation Joint Stock Company (GREEN IN) coordinated with the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Mekong Delta branch to organize the Workshop 'Green transition: Challenges, opportunities for Mekong Delta businesses and solutions to support businesses' and " Displaying models and solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change" in Can Tho. The workshop focused on discussing contents related to the impact of domestic and international greenhouse gas emission reduction policies on Mekong Delta businesses in the context of climate change; Analyze the current situation of businesses in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; Challenges and opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, especially Mekong Delta businesses in the green transition from an expert perspective; take advantage of opportunities from the carbon market and carbon emission inventory for businesses in the green transition trend, meeting international standards... With the participation of 220 delegates from businesses and departments representing In the Mekong Delta province, the workshop opens up opportunities for multi-stakeholder exchange towards finding effective directions towards green transformation in production.
βWe have heard the concept of green economy and green transformation for more than 10 years, but up to this point, there have not been many businesses converting green. Green growth and green transformation are big and relatively complex issues" - Mr. Nguyen Phuong Lam - Director of VCCI Mekong Delta branch shared. Domestically, the government has issued many regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Specifically, Decree 06/2022-ND-CP on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the ozone layer; Decision 01/2022/QD-TTg requires businesses to conduct inventory and take appropriate emission mitigation actions. The list of greenhouse gas inventory units stipulates that 1.912 businesses will have to inventory greenhouse gases from now until 2026, which will have to be done every 2 years; including inventory and emissions reduction planning to be able to participate in the carbon market that will be implemented according to regulations in 1.
Figure 2: Mr. Nguyen Phuong Lam - Director of VCCI Mekong Delta shared at the Conference.
The world is also increasingly tightening restrictions on export products, notably the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) of European Union (EU). The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tool that aims to impose a fair price on carbon emissions emitted during production. Especially with goods with high carbon emission density being imported into the EU, and encouraging cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries. When CBAM officially takes effect, Vietnamese export businesses will be subject to carbon tax when exporting to Europe, meaning products will compete in price and quality, increasing costs.
To help businesses overcome difficulties in implementing domestic and international regulations, GREEN IN brings to the conference programs to support businesses in inventorying, preparing reports to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consulting on strategies. sustainable development strategy. From there, accompany businesses to take advantage of opportunities from the carbon market to optimize financial, technical and technological solutions costs...
Figure 3: Round table discussion "Level of concern of businesses about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, need for support and greenhouse gas inventory".
In the future, GREEN IN will continue to implement many programs and seminars on greenhouse gas inventory, helping Vietnamese businesses plan and take timely action to comply with domestic regulations and meet standards. international. If your business needs, please contact GREEN IN to receive timely and closest support program information to your business's needs.