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JCM Projects in Vietnam - Case Studies & Methodologies

JCM Projects in Vietnam - Case Studies & Methodologies

The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is gradually being implemented in Vietnam, opening up significant potential for scaling up in strategic sectors. JCM is a bilateral initiative between the Government of Japan and ...
Vietnam - Japan Potential for Cooperation through the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

Vietnam - Japan Potential for Cooperation through the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

As Vietnam accelerates the implementation of its climate commitments - especially the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 - the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) has emerged as an effective technical ...
Overview of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

Overview of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is an initiative launched by the Government of Japan in 2013 to promote bilateral cooperation on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This mechanism allows Japan to ...
CBAM - One Year On: A Catalyst For Global Climate Policy and Responses of Countries

CBAM - One Year On: A Catalyst For Global Climate Policy and Responses of Countries

Since entering its transitional phase, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has emerged as a pivotal force in reshaping the global climate trade landscape. Once seen as a controversial ...
Key Amendments in Decree No. 119/2025/NĐ-CP (Part 2)

Key Amendments in Decree No. 119/2025/NĐ-CP (Part 2)

Building upon the revisions to GHG inventory reporting and emissions allowance allocation presented in Part 1, Decree No. 119/2025/NĐ-CP also introduces a series of significant updates on GHG mitigation planning and ...
Key Amendments in Decree No. 119/2025/NĐ-CP (Part 1)

Key Amendments in Decree No. 119/2025/NĐ-CP (Part 1)

More than two years after the implementation of Decree No. 06/2022/NĐ-CP on "Regulations on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction and Ozone Layer Protection" - a foundational legal document for GHG inventory ...
Legal Roadmap on GHG Inventory and Emissions Reduction that Enterprises Need to Know

Legal Roadmap on GHG Inventory and Emissions Reduction that Enterprises Need to Know

In the context of Vietnam accelerating the implementation of its climate change commitments and its net-zero emissions target by 2050, the legal frameworks on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and mitigation have ...
Circularity Gap Report 2025: Only 6.9% of materials are recycled - Is the global Circular Economy falling behind?

Circularity Gap Report 2025: Only 6.9% of materials are recycled - Is the global Circular Economy falling behind?

The rise of a consumer-driven economy has ushered in an era of unprecedented consumption. However, less than 7% of used materials are recycled. The recently published Circularity Gap Report 2025 reveals ...
Verra and the Voluntary Carbon Market: A Global Standard and Lessons for Vietnam

Verra and the Voluntary Carbon Market: A Global Standard and Lessons for Vietnam

The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) has been playing an increasingly important role in the global fight against climate change. As countries and businesses place greater emphasis on carbon neutrality and sustainable ...
Voluntary Carbon Market: Driving Climate Action with Gold Standard

Voluntary Carbon Market: Driving Climate Action with Gold Standard

Facing growing challenges from climate change, the need to reduce carbon emissions has become urgent for every country and business. In addition to mandatory carbon market mechanisms established by governments, the ...
California Cap-and-Trade Compliance Market

California Cap-and-Trade Compliance Market

California has established one of the world’s leading compliance carbon markets through its Cap-and-Trade Program. Launched in 2012, the program covers nearly 80% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and plays ...
A Closer Look: China's National Emissions Trading System (ETS)

A Closer Look: China's National Emissions Trading System (ETS)

Launched in 2021, China's National Emissions Trading System (ETS) aims to contribute to the effective control and gradual reduction of carbon emissions. It has rapidly become the world’s largest carbon market ...
Greenhouse Gas Inventory: A Critical Requirement for Vietnamese Enterprises

Greenhouse Gas Inventory: A Critical Requirement for Vietnamese Enterprises

For Vietnamese businesses, conducting a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory has become an urgent necessity, especially after Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh committed to Vietnam’s Net Zero 2050 target at the 26th ...
What are the principal greenhouse gases in greenhouse gas inventory?

What are the principal greenhouse gases in greenhouse gas inventory?

According to the UNFCCC, the greenhouse effect refers to the process by which heat from the Earth's surface is trapped by gases such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone and several ...
What is greenhouse gas inventory?

What is greenhouse gas inventory?

Greenhouse gas inventory (GHG inventory) is generally known as the process of calculating, quantifying, and assessing GHG emissions from the emission sources of a country, local community or corporation within a ...
The EU carbon market

The EU carbon market

Europe is a pioneer in establishing and operating carbon and greenhouse gas emission trading markets with the aim of controlling and reducing emissions at the lowest cost. The EU Emissions Trading ...
What are carbon markets?

What are carbon markets?

The carbon market plays a pivotal role in global efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. By facilitating the exchange of carbon credits, nations and businesses can achieve their net-zero ...
Understanding of article 6 paris agreement

Understanding of article 6 paris agreement

COP29 has set new standards for the carbon credit market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Here's a basic guide to understanding Article 6 and its benefits for global climate ...
Understanding the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Understanding the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

CBAM is the EU's tool to put a fair price on the carbon emissions from certain goods entering the EU. The first phase of the plan focuses on high-emission products like ...
Carbon market: potential opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

Carbon market: potential opportunities for Vietnamese businesses

Currently, the legal framework and regulations regarding the carbon market in Vietnam are being continuously refined, with the aim of achieving the national goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
CSRD & double materiality - the importance of two-way evaluation

CSRD & double materiality - the importance of two-way evaluation

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a new directive from the European Union aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the sustainability reporting of businesses. Instead of merely requiring reports ...
Greenhouse Gas Inventory Standards: What Businesses Need to Know?

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Standards: What Businesses Need to Know?

Inventorying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) play a crucial role in helping businesses manage risks while exploring new opportunities for sustainable development. To ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency in the ...
How will CSRD impact Vietnamese businesses?

How will CSRD impact Vietnamese businesses?

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a directive from the European Union with more specific and stringent requirements than the previous Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). This directive mandates that large, ...
Mandatory GHG Inventory in Vietnam: Who Must Comply?

Mandatory GHG Inventory in Vietnam: Who Must Comply?

On August 13, Vietnam’s Government issued Decision No. 13/2024/QD-TTg, updating the list of sectors and facilities emitting greenhouse gases (GHG) subject to GHG inventory. According to the decision, 2.166 facilities are ...
Understanding CSRD: The New Sustainability Reporting Directive of EU

Understanding CSRD: The New Sustainability Reporting Directive of EU

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a new directive from the European Union, aiming to transform how businesses report on sustainable development. Entering into force in January 2023, CSRD replaces ...
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