Driving Green Transition in the Textile Sector: Eco-innovation as a Key Solution

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Amid increasing pressure from global markets regarding sustainability and chemical management, the training workshop “Eco-innovation in the Vietnamese Textile Sector” was held on March 20, 2026, at Andonis Hotel (Hanoi), opening up new pathways for enterprises in their green transition journey.

The workshop was co-organized by the Center for Environmental Technology (ENTEC), the Vietnam National Cleaner Production Centre (VNCPC), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), under a project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project aims to reduce the use and release of chemicals of concern (CoCs), particularly persistent organic pollutants (POPs), in the textile sector.

Participants at the workshop are taking a group photo.

The event attracted a wide range of participants, including national and international experts, representatives from research institutions, textile enterprises, and media agencies. It served not only as a platform for information sharing but also as a forum for dialogue, experience exchange, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders across the textile value chain.

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Loi, Project Director, emphasized that eco-innovation not only helps enterprises comply with environmental regulations but also serves as a key driver for enhancing competitiveness in international markets.

During the workshop, experts from UNEP, the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment and Marine Sciences (IMHEMS), ENTEC, and VNCPC delivered insightful presentations on environmental regulations and chemical safety, chemical management practices in the textile industry, eco-innovation approaches, and successful case studies in Vietnam.

A key highlight of the workshop was the introduction of the Eco-innovation Pilot Programme for textile enterprises. The programme offers free-of-charge consulting, training, and technical support to help businesses develop sustainable business strategies, optimize production costs, reduce environmental impacts, and access green finance opportunities, while ensuring full confidentiality of enterprise data.

Through comprehensive support activities, the programme is expected to significantly accelerate the green transition of Vietnam’s textile sector, contributing to reduced hazardous chemical emissions, improved resource efficiency, and better compliance with international environmental standards.

The workshop concluded with strong expectations for enhanced collaboration and new partnership opportunities, contributing to the development of a greener, more sustainable, and more competitive textile industry in Vietnam.

Some photos from the workshop

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Training Workshop on “Eco-Innovation in the Vietnam Textile sector”

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To support textile enterprises in strengthening chemical management capacity and promoting eco-innovation throughout the value chain, the Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre Co.Ltd. (VNCPC) and the Environmental Technology Centre (ENTEC), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), will organize a training workshop entitled “Eco-Innovation in the Vietnam Textile sector” in Hanoi on March 20, 2026.

The workshop is implemented under the project “Piloting Eco-Innovation in Viet Nam”, which aims to reduce the use and release of Chemicals of Concern (CoCs), including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), in the textile sector. This initiative serves as a practical effort to assist enterprises in adapting to increasingly stringent environmental and chemical management requirements in both domestic and international markets.

The training workshop will be held in Hanoi on March 20, 2026.

The program will focus on updating participants on current regulations related to chemical management; enhancing transparency and chemical data traceability across the entire value chain; and introducing eco-innovation approaches along with support mechanisms to help enterprises transition toward more sustainable business models. Through this workshop, participating companies are expected to strengthen regulatory compliance, meet export market requirements, and improve their competitiveness in the context of an accelerating green transition.

The workshop also aims to raise awareness of the opportunities associated with eco-innovation, support the development and refinement of pilot implementation plans, and foster commitments from relevant stakeholders involved in the project.

Workshop Information

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2026
Venue: Andonis Hotel, No. 55 Quang Trung Street, Nguyen Du Ward, Hanoi
Language: Vietnamese

Interested enterprises and organizations are kindly invited to register at:
https://vncpc.org/dang-ky-hoi-thao-doi-moi-sinh-thai/
(Registration deadline: March 17, 2026)

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Contact Information

Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Mai
Tel: +84 97 275 2271
Email: [email protected]

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Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year

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As the Christmas season arrives, VNCPC would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your trust and collaboration throughout the year. Wishing you, your family, and your team a joyful holiday, good health, and continued success. May the coming year bring new opportunities and prosperous achievements.

Warm regards,
Mr. Le Xuan Thinh
Director of VNCPC

Shin-Etsu Vietnam saves over VND 5 billion per year through RECP implementation

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By implementing Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production (RECP) solutions – from simple technical adjustments to larger-scale investments Shin-Etsu Magnetic Materials Vietnam Co., Ltd. (100% Japanese-owned, located in Deep C Industrial Park, Hai Phong) has saved more than VND 5 billion per year and reduced over 2,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, becoming one of the exemplary enterprises applying the Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) model in Vietnam.

A large-scale enterprise in rare-earth magnet manufacturing

Established in 2011 with a total investment of nearly USD 450 million, Shin-Etsu Vietnam currently operates three factories on an area of more than 200,000 m² and employs 2,159 workers.
The company specializes in producing rare-earth magnets – an essential material used in various industries such as motors, automobiles, electronics, wind energy, and healthcare.

Products of Shin-Etsu Vietnam and their applications in daily life.

From initial skepticism to breakthrough transformation

In 2022, when the project “Implementing EIPs in Vietnam through the approach of the global EIP programme”, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and implemented by UNIDO in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, invited Shin-Etsu to participate, the Japanese leadership believed the factory had already been optimized according to Kaizen principles for many years and that few further improvements were possible.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Lien, in charge of Environment – Health – Safety (EHS, HOS), it took more than two months of persuasion before the company agreed to allow the expert team to conduct a highly restricted assessment.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Liên shared at the Sustainable Production Expert Training Course organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Quang Ninh, November 2025.

However, after only three days of on-site assessment, the working team led by expert Đinh Mạnh Thắng (VNCPC) identified 21 feasible saving opportunities related to electricity, water use, and internal management.

Savings surpassing all expectations

  • In 2022 alone, Shin-Etsu implemented 19 out of 21 solutions with a total investment of USD 200,520.
    The results were remarkable:
  • USD 257,000 saved annually (equivalent to over VND 5 billion)
  • 2,031 tons of CO₂ emissions reduced

Improved working conditions and operational performance

  • Many solutions were simple yet highly effective, such as:
  • Setting air conditioners to 26°C
  • Strengthening industrial maintenance: repairing steam trap leaks, cleaning air compressor filters, air-conditioning filters, etc.
  • Ventilating the compressor room
  • Adjusting water flow in hand-washing areas

According to Ms. Liên, “Small improvements brought results far beyond expectations. They also helped the company meet the strict environmental standards required by EU and U.S. customers.”

Continued strong investment driven by confidence in improvement results

From 2023 to 2025, Shin-Etsu Vietnam continued investing more than USD 2 million in RECP solutions.
In 2023 alone, nearly USD 1.4 million was spent on new machinery and equipment, including four air compressors. These investments are considered to have high returns on investment (ROI) and significantly enhance production efficiency.

Investment and cost savings at Shin-Etsu over the years through RECP implementation.

During this period, Shin-Etsu Vietnam also implemented 35 additional RECP solutions, further optimizing the entire production line.

The company’s success demonstrates clearly that RECP not only protects the environment but also delivers tangible economic value to businesses.

The EIP Project – A launchpad for sustainable production in Vietnam

The project “Implementing Eco-Industrial Parks in Vietnam Through the Approach of the Global EIP Programme” (2020–2024), funded by SECO and implemented by UNIDO and the Ministry of Planning and Investment, aims to:

Enhance productivity and resource efficiency

Improve economic – social – environmental performance of enterprises

Contribute to promoting sustainable production in Vietnam

Deep C Industrial Park, Amata Industrial Park, and more than 100 participating enterprises have reported many positive outcomes.

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VNCPC Participates in Training Session on Updated Environmental Regulations for Enterprises in Tay Ninh

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On the morning of December 5, the Tay Ninh Economic Zone Authority, in collaboration with the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Environment, organized a conference to disseminate and update legal regulations and national technical standards on environmental protection for industrial parks (IPs) and economic zones in 2025.

More than 150 enterprises and IP infrastructure units attended the event to gain insight into new regulations, address challenges, and work together toward eco-industrial parks, a green economy, and sustainable development.

Dr. Le Xuan Thinh, Director of the Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre Co., Ltd. (VNCPC), is presenting at the training session.

During the event, experts shared key topics including:

  • Environmental protection regulations and standards for 2025

  • Criteria framework and certification procedures for Eco-IPs under Decree No. 35/2022/NĐ-CP and Circular No. 05/2025/TT-BKHĐT

  • Best-practice models, research findings, and implementation results of Eco-IPs in Vietnam

  • Assessment of opportunities for water circularity and industrial symbiosis in Phuoc Dong IP

Dr. Le Xuan Thinh is participating in a Q&A session with enterprises.

The conference also provided time to address questions and support enterprises in effectively applying new regulations in practice.

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Training course on “Sustainable production experts” held in Quang Ninh

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On November 26 – 27, 2025, in Quảng Ninh, the Department of Innovation, Green Transition and Industrial Promotion (Ministry of Industry and Trade), in collaboration with the Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre Co. Ltd. (VNCPC), organized the 2025 Sustainable production expert training course. The course was designed for consultants, technical and managerial staff in the fields of industry, environment, energy, cleaner production at manufacturing enterprises, as well as related units and organizations.

The training aims to support enterprises in improving resource efficiency, reducing production costs, meeting green development requirements, and progressing toward sustainable growth. This activity is part of the National action plan on Sustainable production and consumption for the period 2021 – 2030.

Participants attending the training course

For 2025, the programme was designed with streamlined theory and enhanced practical sessions, focusing on three key content areas:

1. Principles and the role of Sustainable Production for industrial enterprises

Participants were guided to analyse the efficiency of material, water, chemical, and energy use (boilers, compressed air, refrigeration systems, etc.) to reduce costs, minimize waste, and identify improvement opportunities.

2. Integrating ESG (Environmental – Social – Governance) into corporate strategy

The course helped participants grasp ESG trends and practice using rapid assessment tools such as the Quick scan tool and ESG checklist to identify risks, opportunities, and the readiness level of enterprises.

3. Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis

Participants were introduced to circular economy concepts and industrial symbiosis models – where enterprises within an industrial park share infrastructure and resources to achieve superior economic, environmental, and social benefits.

Content on sustainable marketing was also integrated into the course, equipping businesses to transform their green transition efforts into competitive market advantages.

Below are some photos from the training course:

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