HANOI-As global investors increasingly focus on sustainable development, renewable energy and low-carbon production, green industrial parks are increasingly becoming a key factor in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam. According to the Vietnam Energy Association, the EU has fully implemented the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) since 2025, covering industries such as steel, aluminum, cement and electricity. Exporters of Vietnam-related products are now required to provide greenhouse gas emission data per unit of production. From 2026 onwards, the mechanism will enter a new phase in which importers will have to verify emissions data and purchase certificates corresponding to the implied carbon emissions of goods entering the EU market. If the enterprise can prove that the carbon price has been paid in the production process, the corresponding emissions can be deducted.
At the same time, global initiatives, including RE100, have put pressure on the park's operational supply chain, which encourages companies to commit to using 100 per cent renewable electricity. Major multinationals such as Samsung Electronics, Apple and Intel have committed to a full shift to renewable energy, prompting suppliers to adopt greener production models. The Vietnam Energy Association predicts that by 2030, renewable energy demand in industrial parks may account for 25% to 30% of total industrial electricity consumption. In addition to clean electricity, companies are increasingly looking to energy attribute certificates (EACs) to support sustainable reporting and emissions accounting.
Nguyen Duc Hsien, deputy director of the Central Policy and Strategy Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, said that the industrial park is still the main destination for foreign investment. According to data from the Foreign Investment Agency of the Ministry of Finance, as of the end of 2025, Vietnam has more than 500 industrial parks with a planned total area of about 145000 hectares, and the average occupancy rate exceeds 75%. These parks account for about 35 to 40 percent of the country's newly registered foreign direct investment. Especially in the field of processing and manufacturing, 70% to 80% of the registered capital is concentrated in industrial parks.
However, new global requirements such as CBAM and the commitment of companies to renewable energy are driving industrial parks in Vietnam to accelerate green transformation to remain competitive. Zhang Keruan Ming, deputy general manager of Long'an Prodezi Co., Ltd., pointed out that investors have more and more clear requirements for industrial parks when selecting sites. In addition to high-quality infrastructure, companies expect stable power supply, clean water systems, high-speed telecommunications networks, skilled labor and efficient administrative support. Investors are also more focused on prefabricated plants, renewable energy access, green financing and industrial symbiosis opportunities that allow companies to optimize the use of materials, waste and energy within the park. "Today, the value of industrial parks lies not only in the land they lease, but also in their ability to create sustainable ecosystems, which can help support long-term growth for investors," said Zhang, adding that the Prodezi model focuses on smart, green and circular infrastructure and integrated investment services.
Bai Yusong, director of Vietnam Construction Technology ACUD Joint Stock Company, said that Vietnam is entering a new stage of development, and economic growth must go hand in hand with environmental and social responsibility. In the context of increasingly stringent green trade barriers in key export markets such as the European Union and the United States, and increased competition in regional economies such as Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia to attract high-quality foreign direct investment, the transition to eco-industrial parks has become a must for Vietnam's sustainable development.
-Vietnam News Agency