More than 2,000 businesses must complete greenhouse gas inventory before March 31, 2025

According to Decision No. 13/2024/QĐ-TTg on greenhouse gas inventory implementation issued by the Prime Minister on August 13, 2024, 2,166 businesses in the industrial, construction, transportation, and agriculture-forestry sectors must complete their greenhouse gas inventory and meet emission quotas before March 31, 2025.

2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Facility List

The 2024 greenhouse gas inventory facility list must be implemented October 1, 2024, customers can view it here.

Regarding the list of 2,166 greenhouse gas emission facilities required to conduct greenhouse gas inventory October 1, 2024, including:
- List of 1,805 greenhouse gas emission facilities required to conduct inventory in the industry and trade sector in Appendix II issued with Decision 13/2024/QĐ-TTg;
- List of 75 greenhouse gas emission facilities required to conduct inventory in the transportation sector in Appendix III issued with Decision 13/2024/QĐ-TTg;
- List of 229 greenhouse gas emission facilities required to conduct inventory in the construction sector in Appendix IV issued with Decision 13/2024/QĐ-TTg;
- List of 57 greenhouse gas emission facilities required to conduct inventory in the natural resources and environment sector in Appendix V issued with Decision 13/2024/QĐ-TTg.

Why is greenhouse gas inventory important?

Greenhouse gas inventory is the first and crucial step in a business's greenhouse gas emission reduction roadmap. This inventory activity helps:

- Understand emission levels: Businesses will clearly understand the amount of greenhouse gases their business operations release into the environment.

- Develop emission reduction plans: Based on inventory results, businesses can develop appropriate and effective emission reduction plans and strategies.

- Create competitive advantage: In the context of increasingly strict environmental regulations, greenhouse gas inventory helps businesses meet international standards, enhance competitiveness, and expand markets, especially export markets.

- Sustainable development: Greenhouse gas inventory is the foundation for businesses to move towards sustainable development, optimize costs, and enhance brand image.

International trends and urgent requirements for Vietnamese businesses

Countries worldwide are gradually tightening import regulations through greenhouse gas emission reporting requirements such as CBAM, ESG... Therefore, greenhouse gas inventory and implementation of emission reduction solutions are urgent requirements for Vietnamese businesses, especially those with export products.

2025 is also the time when the entire political system and people of the ry together determine greater goals, focusing on key areas such as digital economy, green transformation, high-quality human resource development, and building modern national defense and security. These strategic orientations not only help Vietnam integrate more deeply into the global flow but also establish a new, solid position in all challenges. Therefore, Vietnamese businesses are joining hands to achieve the common goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, pursuing the net-zero emission target.

What do businesses need to do?

• Raise awareness: Thoroughly research information and knowledge about greenhouse gas inventory, relevant legal regulations, and greenhouse gas emission reduction solutions.

• Develop roadmap: Create clear plans and roadmaps for greenhouse gas inventory and emission reduction.

• Collaborate with experts: Connect with consulting experts and solution providers for support during implementation.

Proactively conducting greenhouse gas inventory not only helps businesses comply with laws but also brings many practical benefits, contributing to the sustainable development of businesses and environmental protection.

With the mission of accompanying businesses on their emission reduction journey towards sustainable development, CIC Technology and Consulting Joint Stock Company provides greenhouse gas inventory solutions - sustainable development consulting, and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) services.