Press release: Seminar "Training on Greenhouse Gas Inventory in the Transportation and Logistics Sec

On December 11, 2024, the Hanoi Logistics Association (HNLA), the Vietnam Automobile Transportation Association (VATA), the Vietnam Association for Logistics Manpower Development (VALOMA), and Vinacontrol Group jointly organized the Seminar and training on Greenhouse Gas Inventory in the Transportation and Logistics Sector at the National Convention Center, Hanoi. The training program welcomed around 100 representatives from over 70 enterprises and organizations.

According to the Environmental Protection Law No. 72/2020/QH14, businesses listed as greenhouse gas-emitting entities are required to conduct greenhouse gas inventories. Specifically, they must (1) organize and execute greenhouse gas inventories while building and maintaining a database of greenhouse gas emissions, (2) develop and implement annual emission reduction plans, and (3) prepare annual emission reduction reports to fulfill their reduction plans. On August 13, 2024, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 13/2024/QĐ-TTg, identifying 75 facilities in the transportation sector, out of a total of 2,166 facilities, that must complete their first greenhouse gas inventory by March 31, 2025. Additionally, Decree No. 06/2022/NĐ-CP dated January 7, 2022, mandates that transportation companies consuming energy equivalent to 1,000 tons of oil (1,000 TOE) or more annually are subject to greenhouse gas inventory requirements. In practice, numerous businesses in the transportation and logistics sector meet the criteria for mandatory inventories under these regulations.

In his opening remarks at the workshop, Mr. Nguyen Cong Hung, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Automobile Transportation Association, emphasized that participating in training programs on greenhouse gas inventory is the initial step for transportation and logistics companies to embark on the journey towards emission reduction and environmental sustainability. He noted that with a series of government policies recently enacted to regulate and reduce emissions, businesses must prepare early to mitigate potential operational risks when these policies take effect.

During the workshop, Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy, Executive Director of the Private Sector Development Research Board (Board IV), provided an overview of global and domestic policies and practices on emissions control and reduction. She highlighted the imminent pressures businesses will face in ensuring compliance to maintain operations in critical markets such as Europe and North America. However, according to Board 4's survey, the readiness level of Vietnam's transportation and logistics companies is lower compared to other sectors. The board's research also outlined key challenges for businesses in achieving emission reduction and green transition goals, including issues related to human resources, technical capabilities, financial constraints, and strategic planning.

The training program specifically addressed greenhouse gas inventory for the transportation sector. The organizers conducted data surveys at two road transport companies, Delta International JSC and XNK Logistics. Using the survey data, participants practiced emissions calculations under the guidance of greenhouse gas experts from Vinacontrol. At the conclusion of the training, the Hanoi Logistics Association (HNLA) and Vinacontrol Group awarded certificates of participation to the attendees.