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In-depth analysis, up-to-date data and real lessons from over 500 SMEs in the GROW network. Every article is written for decision-makers — concise, with concrete actions.
Your EU customer sent an ESG questionnaire: what a Vietnamese SME must prepare, who owns each item, in what order
Since March 2026 EU law lets suppliers under 1,000 staff decline questions beyond the VSME standard. What to prepare, who owns each item, in what order.
Circular economyIndustrial solid waste management for Vietnamese SMEs: three groups, the paperwork, and the fines that actually land
Vietnam's law splits ordinary industrial solid waste into three groups; anything unsorted defaults to the costliest one. Duties, records and 2026 fines.
Green financeVietnam's green taxonomy and green credit for SMEs: what Decision 21/2025 actually requires
Decision 21/2025/QD-TTg took effect 22 Aug 2025: 7 green sectors, 2 environmental criteria, 2 confirmation routes, and who the incentives really go to.
ESG & SustainabilityWater and industrial wastewater for SMEs: QCVN 40:2025 replaces 11 old standards, with a runway to 2031
QCVN 40:2025 replaced 11 old standards from 1 Sep 2025: A/B/C discharge zones, a 2,000 m³/day flow threshold and transition until end-2031.
ESG & SustainabilityFactory Energy Efficiency for Vietnamese SMEs: The New 2026 Law, ISO 50001 and Measuring It Properly
Vietnam's Law 77/2025 and Decree 30/2026 reset the rules for factory energy: the 1,000 TOE threshold, ISO 50001, and how to measure savings honestly.
ESG & SustainabilityGreen Supply Chains for Vietnamese SMEs: Scope 3, Export Orders and Avoiding Greenwashing (2026)
A green supply chain is no longer a big-corporate story: what Scope 3 is, why SMEs must act to keep EU/US orders under CBAM, and how to avoid greenwashing.
ESG & SustainabilityESG Reporting with GRI & ISSB for SMEs: Which Standard, What to Disclose (2026)
How Vietnamese SMEs can build a credible ESG report: GRI (impact materiality) vs ISSB/IFRS S1-S2 (financial materiality), which framework serves whom, Vietnam's Circular 96/2020/TT-BTC, and how to disclose without greenwashing under Vietnamese law.
Climate & Net ZeroGHG Inventory Scope 1-2-3 for SMEs: A 2026 Practical Guide
A practical playbook for Vietnamese SMEs to measure and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions — the three scopes explained, the 15 Scope 3 categories per the GHG Protocol, mandatory thresholds under Decree 06/2022 & Decision 13/2024, and a 5-step roadmap.
Climate & Net ZeroWhat Is CBAM? A Compliance Guide for Vietnamese SMEs Exporting to the EU
From 1 January 2026 CBAM enters its definitive phase. This article explains what CBAM is, which sectors are affected, the new 50-tonne exemption threshold, and what Vietnamese SME exporters must actually do — grounded in the EU's own legal texts.
ESG & SustainabilityWhat is ESG for SMEs? A Getting-Started Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises in Vietnam
ESG is no longer a privilege of large corporations. This article explains ESG for SMEs, the GRI/SASB frameworks, and a feasible, cost-effective roadmap.
Green financeThe Cost of Green Transition for Small and Medium Enterprises — a detailed analysis
How much does it take for a Vietnamese SME to begin its green journey? An analysis of the cost structure by industry and how to optimise the budget.
Circular economyThe Circular Economy for Vietnamese SMEs: From Theory to Viable Models
The circular economy is more than recycling. This article breaks down 5 principles, 4 models applicable to Vietnamese SMEs, and a real-world case study.