VETS | EnE and the Ambition to Achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
At VETS | Energy and Environment, we nurture a bold ambition: to become a pioneering force in the energy and environment sector in Vietnam. With an unwavering spirit of innovation, VETS | EnE applies advanced science and technology to develop more efficient and sustainable energy solutions, enabling businesses to optimize costs while reducing emissions.
Our long-term strategy is to accompany clients and partners on their journey to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming for a green economy that minimizes pollution and adapts to climate change. VETS | EnE is committed to contributing to a future where clean, efficient, and sustainable energy serves as the foundation of prosperity.
1. Introduction
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations are a global action plan to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.
In the path towards sustainable development, every enterprise is not only an economic entity but also a vital part of the community, the environment, and the ever-changing world.
At VETS | EnE, we go beyond providing energy and environmental solutions. We embrace the mission of contributing to global goals. To date, VETS | EnE has realized 8 out of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working towards a future that is more prosperous, fair, and sustainable.
2. VETS | EnE and Contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
VETS | EnE has been actively implementing the UN SDGs through concrete and practical actions with businesses and communities:
Goal 4: Quality Education
At VETS | EnE, we consider education and training the foundation of sustainable development. Beyond delivering technical solutions, VETS | EnE organizes specialized training programs on energy and environment, ranging from Energy Management and Energy Auditing to Greenhouse Gas Inventory and international standards.
Through these programs, we enhance the professional capacity of businesses and communities, building high-quality human resources – a key factor for a greener and more sustainable future.
Providing Energy Efficiency Training Programs
VETS | EnE delivers specialized training courses such as “Energy Manager” and “Energy Auditor”, certified by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. These programs strengthen Vietnam’s human resource quality in energy efficiency, promote knowledge application in practice, and bring us closer to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Nurturing Young Minds
In addition to professional training, VETS | EnE also focuses on fostering intellectual and soft skills for younger generations. We proudly sponsor various chess tournaments for students, encouraging logical thinking, analytical skills, and decision-making abilities. This intellectual sport not only sharpens the mind but also helps shape a resilient, strategic, and innovative generation.
VETS | EnE sponsoring and participating in a chess tournament
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Water Audits
Strengthening water resource management through Water Audits: VETS | EnE provides Water Audit services to help enterprises comprehensively assess their water use, identify inefficiencies, and propose optimal solutions.
Strengthening water resource management through Water Audits: VETS | EnE provides Water Audit services to help enterprises comprehensively assess their water use, identify inefficiencies, and propose optimal solutions.
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Reducing climate change impacts and enhancing corporate responsibility for the environment
Amid increasingly severe climate challenges, transitioning to clean energy is no longer optional but an inevitable responsibility for every enterprise.
At VETS | EnE, we are proud to pioneer in accompanying businesses on their journey to green production and operations through sustainable, cost-effective clean energy solutions, contributing to a sustainable future.
In today’s climate context, using clean energy is not only a trend but a shared responsibility for all enterprises. VETS | EnE takes the lead in supporting the transition to clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.
VETS | EnE provides Energy Efficiency Solutions
Our services include:
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Energy Audits
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Energy Efficiency Consulting
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Supporting enterprises in preparing and submitting reports on the national Data Energy platform
These solutions not only help businesses reduce operating costs but also enhance their brand image, reflecting social and environmental responsibility. The journey toward sustainability begins with every smart energy choice today.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Economic growth must not come at the cost of the environment. VETS | EnE promotes smart, sustainable infrastructure where every building and urban area is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
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Preliminary and detailed Energy Audits
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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and mitigation planning
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ISO 50001:2018 energy management system consulting
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Green building certification consulting (LEED)
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Feasibility studies for energy efficiency measures
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Sustainable energy solutions and consulting
These solutions not only reduce energy consumption but also create safe, comfortable, and healthy living and working environments for communities.
Ensuring worker safety and rights
VETS | EnE is committed to safe and healthy working environments. We provide consulting and solutions for environmental management, occupational health and safety, helping businesses comply with legal and international standards.
We also organize internal training programs to raise employee awareness of safety and environmental protection, encouraging active participation in sustainability.
We provide consulting and solutions for environmental management, occupational health and safety, helping businesses comply with legal and international standards.
We also organize internal training programs to raise employee awareness of safety and environmental protection, encouraging active participation in sustainability.
In addition, we arrange annual health checkups for staff to detect potential occupational health issues early and provide timely preventive measures. This practical activity improves quality of life and enhances productivity.
VETS | EnE conducts annual health checkups for employeesGoal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Applying green technologies: We provide consulting for green building certification (LEED) for factories and buildings, improving energy performance and reducing environmental impacts.
VETS | EnE aims to enhance efficiency and protect the environmentWe also participate in building and operating facility-level GHG inventory reporting systems – part of Vietnam’s digital transformation in climate change, helping government and businesses standardize emissions data and prepare for future carbon market mechanisms.
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
As natural resources deplete and pollution intensifies, the shift to sustainable production and consumption becomes urgent. VETS | EnE supports enterprises by providing effective solutions and consulting.
We help enterprises build and operate greenhouse gas management systems, from inventory and emission source identification to feasible reduction roadmaps. This is critical for realizing sustainable production models and ensuring future reporting transparency.
VETS | EnE provides GHG management consultingCleaner Production (CP) models
We help enterprises apply Cleaner Production practices, enhancing productivity, reducing costs, improving workplace conditions, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
VETS | EnE advises on applying cleaner production modelsVETS | EnE provides Cleaner Production consulting
We support enterprises in redesigning production processes to optimize resource use, minimize waste, and promote material reuse – reducing costs while protecting the environment and enhancing brand reputation.
Goal 13: Climate Action
GHG Inventory
At VETS | EnE, we partner with businesses in measuring, monitoring, and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring both compliance and sustainable development.
We provide GHG inventories aligned with Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Law and international standards (ISO 14064), ensuring transparency, accuracy, and recognition.
By building feasible reduction roadmaps, businesses not only comply with regulations but also actively contribute to national carbon neutrality goals, strengthening brand credibility and competitiveness in global supply chains.
VETS | EnE supports enterprises in calculating GHG emissionsMitigation solutions
We provide tailored solutions to reduce GHG emissions, step by step realizing corporate carbon neutrality goals. Energy-saving measures and process improvements not only cut costs but also demonstrate a strong commitment to climate action and global competitiveness.
VETS | EnE technical team delivers optimal solutionsCommunity climate initiatives
VETS | EnE actively participates in environmental campaigns such as Earth Hour and organizes internal and community green marathons – spreading awareness of energy conservation, environmental protection, and collective climate action.
VETS | EnE actively participates in Earth Hour initiativesInnovative cooling solutions – RARE Paint
A flagship solution is RARE cooling paint, which reflects up to 94.6% of solar energy, lowering surface temperatures, reducing air-conditioning demand, cutting electricity use, and reducing GHG emissions.
VETS | EnE provides RARE Paint – an energy-saving solutionGoal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing
Sustainable development is a journey no one can take alone. VETS | EnE actively builds strategic partnerships with leading organizations in Vietnam and globally to exchange knowledge, transfer technology, and foster innovation.
Key partners include: Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Construction, Danish Embassy and Danish Energy Agency, KOICA, JICA, UNIDO, UNOPS, UNDP, World Bank, GIZ, and ADB.
Through broad cooperation, we expand capacity and act as a bridge for knowledge dissemination, ensuring effective access to energy and environmental solutions for Vietnamese enterprises. We believe sustainable partnerships create great value for communities and accelerate SDG realization.
3. Conclusion
As a pioneer in Vietnam’s energy and environment sector, VETS | EnE continuously implements projects and solutions that contribute to achieving the UN SDGs.
VETS | EnE is steadily contributing to the UN Sustainable Development GoalsFrom technical expertise to meaningful community actions, we believe every small step leads to significant change for a greener, fairer future.
Most recently, after Typhoon Yagi (2024), VETS | EnE organized a relief mission in Cao Bang province, providing essential goods, clothing, school bags, and supplies to students and teachers at local schools. This was not only timely support but also a way to bring hope and encouragement to communities in need.
VETS | EnE organized a relief mission in Cao Bang provinceVETS | EnE reaffirms its commitment to being an active contributor to the UN SDGs – not just in words, but through concrete, impactful actions.
