To identify resource efficiency and industrial symbiosis interventions, and to provide related trainings in the Viet Nam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in Viet Nam

The package is part of the project “Scaling up EIP Approaches to Promote Circular Economy in Vietnam”, under the framework of the Global EIP Programme (GEIPP II). In Vietnam, the project is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Finance and the UNIDO during the period 2025 – 2028, to support IPs in transitioning towards EIP models and sustainable development.

Project activities support the transformation and scaling of EIP models in Vietnam, improving resource efficiency, reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions, promoting industrial symbiosis, and applying circular economy solutions.

Main activities:

• Organize training and capacity-building programs for enterprises and infrastructure developers of VSIP Bac Ninh IP on EIP, RECP, industrial symbiosis, and related technical topics;
• Conduct RECP assessments at enterprises to identify inefficiencies in production processes and propose improvement opportunities to optimize costs, increase profitability, and save raw materials, energy, and water;
• Review and assess the environmental and social risk management plan of VSIP Bac Ninh IP, and propose appropriate solutions and management approaches;
• Identify industrial symbiosis opportunities, conduct pre-feasibility studies, and support the implementation of potential industrial symbiosis solutions;
• Organize final workshops to share and disseminate project results to relevant stakeholders.

Results Achieved:

• Two thematic workshops were organized (14th May 2025 and 21st October 2025) with the participation of 170 delegates to enhance capacity for EIP transformation at VSIP Bac Ninh IP, while sharing experiences in applying RECP in enterprises;
• A total of 76 RECP solutions were proposed for seven enterprises, resulting in annual savings of over 2 million kWh of electricity and 26,329 m³ of water. It led to an estimated annual reduction of more than 1,357 tons of CO₂ emissions and cost savings exceeding VND 5 billion;
• Completed a quick assessment report with proposed improvements to the Environmental and Social Risk Management Plan of VSIP Bac Ninh; and
• Proposed four potential industrial symbiosis opportunities with the VSIP Bac Ninh IP developer and relevant enterprises.