FAQs

An EIP is an industrial park where companies cooperate with each other and with local communities to improve environmental, economic, and social performance. Unlike traditional parks, EIPs apply cleaner production, resource efficiency, and industrial symbiosis to reduce costs and environmental impacts.

The first step is to conduct an EIP pre-assessment or resource efficiency audit to identify opportunities for saving energy, water, and materials. From there, companies and park managers can design action plans and seek support from national policies, UNIDO, and technical experts.

Key frameworks include Decree 35/2022/ND-CP on industrial park management and Circular 05/2025/TT-BKHĐT, which provides detailed guidelines for EIP certification and implementation.

Yes. SMEs can reduce costs through energy and resource efficiency measures, participate in industrial symbiosis, and access training and technical assistance supported by the programme.

 They can engage with the Ministry of Finance, local industrial zone authorities, and UNIDO’s project office in Viet Nam. The programme also connects enterprises with green finance and capacity-building opportunities.

EIPs help enterprises lower production costs, improve competitiveness, and access green finance. Industrial parks become more attractive to investors, while local communities benefit from cleaner environments and better job opportunities.

Common practices include energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy use, water reuse, cleaner production, and industrial symbiosis (exchanging by-products or utilities between companies).

EIPs promote resource efficiency, recycling, and waste-to-resource exchanges, which are central to the circular economy. These practices reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping Viet Nam move closer to its Net Zero targets.

UNIDO provides technical expertise, international best practices, and policy support, while facilitating partnerships among government, local authorities, and businesses to implement and scale up EIPs.

EIPs demonstrate compliance with international sustainability standards, reduce operational risks, and improve the park’s reputation—making them more attractive to domestic and foreign investors seeking responsible and future-oriented business environments.