A technical workshop on carbon neutrality has been recently held by the Department of Agriculture and Environment of central Hue City in collaboration with the Department of Environment of Shizuoka City (Japan).
The event enabled agencies and businesses to share Japanese climate mitigation technologies and sustainable solutions.
At the workshop, Mr. Kenji Tomita from Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. updated delegates on policy shifts and emission standards affecting Vietnamese enterprises. Reports showed Vietnam’s greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory system is entering full implementation. The number of facilities required to conduct mandatory GHG inventories grew from 2,166 in 2024 to 2,441 in 2026 under Prime Ministerial Decision No. 42/2026/QD-TTg. Affected entities must calculate emissions, draft mitigation plans, and execute reductions.
Additionally, Vietnam’s carbon market launched pilot trading on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) on June 29, 2026, where emission allowances and carbon credits can be traded. Experts noted carbon is now a valuable economic asset, urging firms to build reliable emission databases and link reduction targets with production and investment strategy.
Global pressures, such as expanding Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) and the full execution of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026, place urgency on exporters to monitor emissions to protect market access, funding, and corporate value. Experts advised businesses to prioritize regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and low-carbon product development.
Japanese participants showcased practical solutions, including renewable energy, smart agriculture, biochar production, high-efficiency boilers, and hydrogen energy. Discussions highlighted the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for joint mitigation projects, backed by the updated Decree No. 112/2026/ND-CP of the Vietnamese Government on international carbon credit transfers under the Paris Agreement.
Highlighting local efforts, Mr. Le Van Cuong, Director of Hue City’s Department of Agriculture and Environment, noted the city is deploying climate action plans through 2030 across energy, transport, construction, waste, and tourism.
“Shizuoka City offers practical experience in green transition for Hue to learn and apply,” he said. “Through this workshop, both cities will deepen cooperation in climate action and foster ties between our regulatory agencies and business communities.”
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