Stepping up green production efforts

Amid increasingly stringent consumer demand for environmental protection, businesses are turning to new technologies, particularly green production, as a key solution.

Green Ecosystem Company Limited applies new technologies to create products that are easier to recycle after use. Photo: Vuong The

Beyond the efforts of the business community, Vietnam has also made strong commitments to the global community on green transition, emission reduction, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Businesses step up efforts

Green Ecosystem Company Limited, located in Long Binh ward, is applying water-based coating technology to replace traditional plastic coatings on paper packaging. This approach opens up opportunities to improve recyclability, thereby contributing to the development of green materials and a circular economy.

According to Nguyen Anh Cuong, Director of the company, the market is gradually shifting towards paper-based products as a substitute for plastic to protect the environment. However, current paper products are not entirely eco-friendly, as most are coated with polyethylene layers. This material renders paper nearly unrecyclable, effectively turning it into non-biodegradable waste. In contrast, water-based coatings can be dissolved or separated during the recycling process without clogging systems, allowing paper to be reused multiple times.

Similarly, Binh Tien Consumer Goods Manufacturing Limited Company, known for its Biti’s footwear brand, has for years strictly applied ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and LEAN manufacturing standards. The company aims to create a better working environment, minimize environmental impact, and deliver more sustainable products to consumers. At its factory in Amata Industrial Park, various green practices have been implemented, including the use of recycled materials in design, waste reduction in production, energy-efficient processes, biodegradable packaging, and emission reduction.

Dong Nai aims to have at least 10% of enterprises in industrial parks adopt resource-efficient, cleaner production solutions by 2030, while 90% of industrial parks will access and implement energy-saving and efficient solutions.

Meanwhile, GSB Steel Structure Joint Stock Company, based in Tan Trieu ward, is utilizing solar power for its factories and partnering with foreign investors to develop green factories in industrial parks. According to Nguyen Tan Loc, Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors, GSB has established strategic cooperation with a major Australian partner to develop energy-optimized industrial facilities, aligning with future construction trends focused on sustainability.

Green production as a key driver of sustainable development

Nguyen Thi Truyen, a senior expert at the International Labour Organization (ILO), noted that environmentally friendly development has become an inevitable trend across the manufacturing industry. As Vietnam expands its export markets to more advanced economies, stricter environmental requirements are pushing enterprises to adapt and transform, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese products and brands.

She added that companies need to set clear targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to comply with environmental regulations, promote green development, and improve economic efficiency and corporate image among partners and customers.

In a similar vein, Dinh Hong Ky, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Green Business Association, said that the market now demands high standards in areas such as carbon footprint, traceability, ESG compliance, and co-creation of value between producers and consumers. Green barriers are becoming more evident due to stringent regulations, including the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and upcoming green standards in the United States and Japan in 2026–2027. As a result, the green transition is no longer optional but has become a continuous, adaptive process.

As a major industrial hub, Dong Nai is gradually transitioning towards a modern, high-tech industrial model, with a clear stance of not trading environmental protection for economic growth. Accordingly, the province prioritizes the efficient use of renewable and clean energy sources, as well as energy conservation and environmental protection.

In line with this orientation, Dong Nai is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a strong shift in its energy structure.

Earlier in 2026, the Provincial People’s Committee issued a plan to transform existing industrial parks into green and eco-industrial zones by 2030, with a vision to 2050. According to Nguyen Kim Long, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, the province will focus on attracting strategic and next-generation investors, prioritizing high-tech industries, green industries, and supporting industries, while promoting environmentally friendly industrial development.

By V. The – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho