Dong Nai manufacturers step up green transition to cut emissions

The green transition is becoming an imperative for businesses as export markets increasingly tighten environmental and sustainability requirements.

Nestlé Vietnam Co., Ltd. applies advanced technologies to optimize production management and reduce emissions. Photo: Tra Mi

In Dong Nai, many manufacturers have proactively invested in new technologies, upgraded production processes and adopted clean energy solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Besides reducing environmental impacts, these efforts are helping businesses strengthen their competitiveness, meet international sustainability requirements and build a foundation for long-term growth.

Businesses accelerate green transition

While businesses once competed mainly on price, productivity and product quality, environmental performance has now become a key competitive advantage. Many multinational corporations require their suppliers to conduct greenhouse gas inventories, develop emission reduction roadmaps, increase the use of renewable energy and comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

Major enterprises with foreign direct investment (FDI) in Dong Nai, including Bosch, Nestlé and On Semiconductor, have taken the lead in adopting energy-saving technologies and sustainable manufacturing practices. Their initiatives include recycling treated wastewater, recovering waste heat, installing rooftop solar systems and increasing the use of recycled materials in production. These measures help reduce carbon dioxide emissions while meeting the sustainability requirements of international customers.

Eco Polymers Co., Ltd., located in Ho Nai Industrial Park, applies recycling technologies in the production of polymers and foam materials.

Green transformation is not limited to foreign-invested companies. A growing number of domestic businesses are also adopting more sustainable production models. Tan Vinh Cuu Joint Stock Company (Tavico), based in Long Binh ward, is among the leading wood-processing enterprises promoting greener manufacturing and sustainable development. According to Vo Quang Ha, Chairman of the company's Board of Directors, Tavico is working with hundreds of local households to develop more than 3,000 hectares of FSC-certified timber plantations in Dong Nai. Through the project, the company secures a legal and traceable timber supply while creating sustainable livelihoods for local communities and supporting the long-term development of the wood industry.

Similarly, Nguyen Tan Loc, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GSB Steel Structure JSC in Tan Trieu ward, said the company has installed rooftop solar power systems to support production and cool its factories. It has also strengthened strategic partnerships with foreign partners to apply advanced technologies in the design and construction of energy-efficient factories and industrial facilities.

Green transformation is expected to accelerate in the coming years as Vietnam gradually develops its carbon market, implements mandatory greenhouse gas inventories for major emitters and fulfills its international commitments on emission reduction. As Dong Nai continues to attract high-tech industries and high-quality FDI projects, the transition presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses to modernize their growth models, enhance production value and improve competitiveness.

Building a foundation for cleaner production

Alongside businesses' proactive efforts, Dong Nai is gradually refining policies to promote the green transition in the industrial sector. The city's approach is to place businesses at the center of the transition. Meanwhile, local authorities play an enabling role by providing support through policy mechanisms and infrastructure and connecting businesses with resources so they can implement their emission reduction roadmaps.

One of the city's key initiatives is the implementation of Plan No. 76/KH-UBND, issued on February 9, 2026, on transforming existing industrial parks into green and eco-industrial parks through 2030, with a vision toward 2050.

Under the plan, Dong Nai aims to gradually develop industrial parks that use energy more efficiently, promote resource recycling, foster industrial symbiosis and encourage businesses to adopt cleaner production practices. The initiative is also expected to strengthen the city's appeal to high-tech, environmentally friendly investment projects and high-quality FDI inflows.

According to Pham Viet Phuong, Acting Deputy Head of the Dong Nai Economic and Industrial Zones Authority, the plan represents an important step toward achieving the locality's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.

In parallel with infrastructure development, local departments and the DEIZA have intensified efforts to help businesses conduct greenhouse gas inventories, develop emission reduction plans and improve energy efficiency. They are also facilitating access to programs supporting technological innovation, digital transformation and green finance.

Despite the progress, green transformation remains a significant challenge, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Investment costs for new technologies remain high, while access to concessional financing, technical expertise and consultancy services is still limited.

According to Dang Van Diem, Chairman of the Dong Nai City Business Federation, the business community hopes that, alongside continued improvements to the policy framework, authorities will soon complete the legal framework, expand green credit programs and introduce stronger incentives to encourage businesses to invest in environmentally friendly technologies and low-carbon manufacturing.

By Vuong The – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho