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Green-digital goals require balance
Vietnam is witnessing strong growth in data centre development as the country seeks feasible solutions to balance technological advances with environmental sustainability. (Photo: Le Toan) In late August, Netherlands-headquartered IPTP Networks, a global telecommunications and infrastructure group, launched the AIDC DeCenter Data Centre in the central city of Danang. The facility will have capacity for 1,000 racks, a minimum power [...]
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From the details of using banana leaves as packaging to think about Vietnamese consumer culture
Food products are now wrapped in banana leaves and other natural materials instead of nylon and plastic bags at supermarket chains Big C, Co.opmart and Saigon Co.op in the three big cities Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng and Hồ Chí Minh City. The new move has been well-received by the public and even the Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc sees it [...]
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Toymaker LEGO opens $1.3B green factory in Vietnam
A view shows the Lego logo outside their headquarters in Billund, Denmark, April 25, 2024. Photo by Reuters Danish toymaker LEGO Group inaugurated its first factory in Vietnam, an over-US$1.3 billion green investment, at the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III in the southern province of Binh Duong. The factory, inaugurated on Wednesday, is set to employ about 4,000 workers. It is [...]
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For a livable climate: Human must have credible action to back Net-zero commitments
What is Net-zero? Net zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed from it. A country, company, or individual reaches net zero when they emit no more greenhouse gases than they can absorb or offset. (Figure1: Net Zero. Source: https://vnexpress.net/net-zero-la-gi-4794647.html) Why is Net-zero important? Prevents dangerous warming: Achieving net-zero [...]
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Experts exchange experiences to cope with climate change
Hanoi — Climate change is no longer a distant threat — it is a present and growing reality that is directly affecting our livelihoods, health, ecosystems, and security. For Vietnam, with its long coastline, diverse terrain and a population largely dependent on agriculture and natural resources, these impacts are particularly pronounced and persistent. (The workshop offered a chance for experts [...]
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Sustainable fashion to take centre stage on Zero Waste Day
The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be observed on 30 March 2025. This year’s theme, “towards zero waste in fashion and textiles”, highlights the vital role of the fast-growing fashion and textiles sector in countering the waste pollution crisis gripping the planet. Advocates say the [...]
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LEGO Group Doubles Sustainable Material Use, Expands Renewable Energy Investments in 2024
50% of LEGO’s purchased materials for bricks in 2024 were sustainably sourced. Significant progress made in shifting factories from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Over 12 million children globally benefited from LEGO’s learning and play initiatives. LEGO Group has significantly advanced its sustainability goals, sourcing half of its materials from sustainable options in 2024. This marks a notable increase from [...]
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UN Nature Meetings Finalize $200B Plan to Protect Biodiversity by 2030
Governments agreed to mobilize at least $200 billion annually by 2030 to fund biodiversity conservation. The agreement establishes permanent financial mechanisms and strengthens monitoring and reporting frameworks. A new Cali Fund was launched to ensure private sector contributions support biodiversity efforts. Governments reached a crucial agreement on February 27, 2025, in Rome to mobilize the resources needed to implement the [...]
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Google to Release Carbon Footprint Reports for Google Advertising to Track Emissions
Google introduces Carbon Footprint reports for Google Ads, providing advertisers detailed emission insights based on first-party data. Reports are aligned with global standards, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Ad Net Zero’s Media Sustainability Framework. Early testing revealed that prior spend-based emissions estimates significantly overstated actual digital ad emissions. In response to increasing regulatory pressures and shifting consumer preferences toward [...]
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