{"id":788,"date":"2025-06-26T11:17:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rienergy.vn\/?p=788"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:39:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:39:12","slug":"vietnamese-exports-struggle-without-green-certification-amid-global-esg-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rienergy.vn\/index.php\/2025\/06\/26\/vietnamese-exports-struggle-without-green-certification-amid-global-esg-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnamese Exports Struggle Without Green Certification Amid Global ESG Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"788\" class=\"elementor elementor-788\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a4c66c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a4c66c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-069dafd\" data-id=\"069dafd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f974f0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f974f0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 18-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h5>Vietnamese Exports Struggle Without Green Certification Amid Global ESG Shift<\/h5><p>As global markets move aggressively toward sustainable sourcing and carbon accountability, Vietnamese exporters are increasingly finding themselves on the wrong side of the green line. From textiles to steel, from seafood to agriculture, Vietnam\u2019s key export sectors are encountering mounting barriers in international trade due to the lack of verifiable green credentials and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance.<\/p><p>The problem is not new, but it\u2019s quickly becoming urgent. Countries and corporate buyers alike are moving from \u201cgreen preference\u201d to \u201cgreen requirement.\u201d And in this high-stakes game of supply chain restructuring, <strong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1225\">lack of green certification could mean lost contracts, delayed shipments, and weakened national competitiveness<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1295\"><strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1295\">The World Goes Green \u2014 Vietnam Risks Falling Behind<\/strong><\/p><p>Over the past three years, global buyers have ramped up sustainability screening. The EU\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1433\">Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)<\/strong> imposes tariffs on high-emission imports such as steel and aluminum. Major retailers and tech brands like IKEA, Uniqlo, and Apple now require suppliers to submit <strong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1625\">carbon disclosure reports<\/strong> and adhere to strict labor and environmental codes.<\/p><blockquote data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1884\"><p>\u201cIf Vietnamese businesses fail to meet ESG requirements, they risk exclusion from global supply chains,\u201d said <strong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1812\">Nguyen Quang Vinh<\/strong>, Vice President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).<\/p><\/blockquote><p>Unfortunately, many Vietnamese exporters \u2014 particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) \u2014 are struggling to catch.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Sector<\/th><th>Green Requirements<\/th><th>Market Impact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Steel &amp; Aluminum<\/strong><\/td><td>CBAM carbon reporting, low-emission production<\/td><td>Risk of EU tariff penalties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Seafood<\/strong><\/td><td>ASC, BAP, GlobalG.A.P. certifications<\/td><td>Barred from Japan\/EU contracts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Textiles &amp; Apparel<\/strong><\/td><td>Sustainable materials, energy traceability<\/td><td>Losing orders to Bangladesh &amp; India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Agriculture (Rice, Coffee, Pepper)<\/strong><\/td><td>Organic\/low-carbon farming proof, traceability<\/td><td>Entry barriers in premium markets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wood Products<\/strong><\/td><td>FSC forest certification<\/td><td>Risk of anti-deforestation compliance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Many Vietnamese factories still rely on grid electricity generated from fossil fuels (mainly coal), pushing up their <strong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2815\">carbon intensity<\/strong>. This undermines the country\u2019s low-cost advantage when compared to competitors who are investing in <strong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2931\">solar power<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2956\">green manufacturing<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2993\">digital compliance tracking<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ccba64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6ccba64\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-839e0d7\" data-id=\"839e0d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf890f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2bf890f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 18-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/rienergy.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/95fe206a-72c5-4dd8-9e9c-884f240b9726-768x512.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-796\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rienergy.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/95fe206a-72c5-4dd8-9e9c-884f240b9726-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/rienergy.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/95fe206a-72c5-4dd8-9e9c-884f240b9726-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/rienergy.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/95fe206a-72c5-4dd8-9e9c-884f240b9726-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/rienergy.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/95fe206a-72c5-4dd8-9e9c-884f240b9726.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Competitors Go Green \u2014 Vietnam Risks Falling Behind<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96edc96 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96edc96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3045\"><strong data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3045\">National Commitment, Local Gaps<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3369\">Vietnam has pledged to reach <strong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3106\">net-zero emissions by 2050<\/strong>, supported by the <strong data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3159\">National Green Growth Strategy<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3195\">Power Development Plan VIII<\/strong> (PDP8). But experts say the private sector \u2014 especially exporters \u2014 lack access to <strong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3296\">green finance<\/strong>, clear guidance on ESG standards, and affordable certification pathways.<\/p><p data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3583\">\u201cThe gap isn\u2019t just technical. It\u2019s financial, institutional, and cultural,\u201d noted <strong data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3471\">Le Duy Hiep<\/strong>, Chairman of the Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA). \u201cWe need a green transition ecosystem, not just slogans.\u201d<\/p><p data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3632\"><strong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3632\">Barriers to Green Certification<\/strong><\/p><ol data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"4133\"><li data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3765\"><p data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3765\"><strong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3665\">High certification costs<\/strong>: International audits for ASC, FSC, or ISO 14001 often exceed $10,000 \u2014 unaffordable for most SMEs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3877\"><p data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3877\"><strong data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3796\">Lack of human resources<\/strong>: Few firms have in-house ESG officers or knowledge of sustainability frameworks.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"4023\"><p data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"4023\"><strong data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3903\">Complex procedures<\/strong>: ESG standards require documentation, emissions data, and multilingual technical reports \u2014 challenging for local firms.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4133\"><p data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4133\"><strong data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4049\">Fragmented support<\/strong>: No centralized public-private program to guide and co-fund certification at scale.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4184\"><strong data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4184\">Solutions for a Green Trade Future<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4323\">Vietnam\u2019s path forward requires action on three fronts: <strong data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4263\">enterprise action<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4287\">government support<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4322\">international partnership<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4369\">1. <strong data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4369\">Enterprise-Level Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"5139\"><li data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4626\"><p data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4626\"><strong data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4433\">Adopt solar energy via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs):<\/strong><br data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4436\" \/>Firms can install solar rooftops with zero capital investment. Under a PPA, they buy electricity at a fixed, discounted rate while cutting emissions \u2014 a double win for cost and compliance.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4833\"><p data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4833\"><strong data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4684\">Pursue international certifications strategically:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4687\" \/>Exporters should prioritize key certifications based on target markets \u2014 e.g., <strong data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4786\">BAP for shrimp<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4814\">ISO 14001 for garments<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4832\">FSC for wood<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4986\"><p data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4986\"><strong data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4887\">Train ESG managers or sustainability officers:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"4890\" \/>In-house capability is vital to lead reporting, audits, and supply chain transparency efforts.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"5139\"><p data-start=\"4990\" data-end=\"5139\"><strong data-start=\"4990\" data-end=\"5023\">Join sectoral green clusters:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5026\" \/>Collaborate with peers in the same industrial zone to share solar infrastructure, auditors, and training costs.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5146\" data-end=\"5186\">\u00a02. <strong data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5186\">Government-Level Support<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5783\"><li data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5331\"><p data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5331\"><strong data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5233\">Subsidize green certification for SMEs:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5236\" \/>Create a government fund to co-finance ESG and environmental certifications for export firms.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5333\" data-end=\"5476\"><p data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5476\"><strong data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5371\">Build green tech infrastructure:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5371\" data-end=\"5374\" \/>Prioritize investments in solar-ready industrial zones, green logistics hubs, and EV infrastructure.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5652\"><p data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5652\"><strong data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5526\">Enforce traceability standards nationally:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5529\" \/>Implement unified data and tracking systems to help firms comply with international traceability laws (e.g., EUDR, CBAM).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5654\" data-end=\"5783\"><p data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5783\"><strong data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5704\">Mandate ESG disclosure for listed companies:<\/strong><br data-start=\"5704\" data-end=\"5707\" \/>This would create upstream pressure and transparency across supply chains.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5790\" data-end=\"5844\">3. <strong data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5844\">International &amp; Financial Collaboration<\/strong><\/p><ol data-start=\"5846\" data-end=\"6311\"><li data-start=\"5846\" data-end=\"6017\"><p data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"6017\"><strong data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"5878\">Green financing mechanisms<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"5879\" data-end=\"5882\" \/>Partner with ADB, IFC, and climate funds to create <strong data-start=\"5935\" data-end=\"5961\">low-interest ESG loans<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5963\" data-end=\"5981\">carbon credits<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"6002\">green bonds<\/strong> for exporters.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6019\" data-end=\"6165\"><p data-start=\"6021\" data-end=\"6165\"><strong data-start=\"6021\" data-end=\"6065\">Bilateral agreements with trade partners<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"6066\" data-end=\"6069\" \/>Negotiate mutual recognition of green standards to reduce certification duplication and costs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6311\"><p data-start=\"6169\" data-end=\"6311\"><strong data-start=\"6169\" data-end=\"6206\">Technology and knowledge transfer<\/strong>:<br data-start=\"6207\" data-end=\"6210\" \/>Leverage foreign expertise in carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, and clean manufacturing.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"6169\" data-end=\"6311\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\" data-start=\"6325\" data-end=\"6374\">Case Study: Solar PPA in Export Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"6376\" data-end=\"6670\">A recent example comes from a seafood processor in the Mekong Delta, which signed a <strong data-start=\"6460\" data-end=\"6490\">15-year solar PPA contract<\/strong> to power its cold storage facilities. The system saves 28% on monthly electricity bills and has helped the company meet ASC audit requirements related to energy use and emissions.<\/p><p data-start=\"6672\" data-end=\"6785\">Such cases demonstrate how green energy isn\u2019t just an environmental move \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"6754\" data-end=\"6784\">strategic market advantage<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"6792\" data-end=\"6848\"><strong data-start=\"6799\" data-end=\"6848\">Conclusion: Going Green Is No Longer Optional<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"6850\" data-end=\"7088\">In the new era of <strong data-start=\"6868\" data-end=\"6883\">green trade<\/strong>, environmental compliance is becoming a basic requirement, not a differentiator. Without green certifications, Vietnamese exporters risk being priced out, regulated out, or simply left out of key markets.<\/p><p data-start=\"7090\" data-end=\"7296\">The good news: Vietnam has the momentum, policy support, and green finance potential to catch up. But that requires coordination across sectors, urgency from businesses, and targeted support from the state.<\/p><p data-start=\"7298\" data-end=\"7513\">By embracing tools like <strong data-start=\"7322\" data-end=\"7336\">solar PPAs<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"7338\" data-end=\"7367\">sector-based ESG training<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"7373\" data-end=\"7417\">international certification partnerships<\/strong>, Vietnam can not only defend its export position \u2014 but emerge as a leader in sustainable trade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnamese Exports Struggle Without Green Certification Amid Global ESG Shift As global markets move aggressively toward sustainable sourcing and carbon accountability, Vietnamese exporters are increasingly finding themselves on the wrong side of the green line. 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