The design of Lego factory in Binh Duong (Photo: VNA)Outstanding FDIprojects satisfying Binh Duong’s green economic development criteria include anover-1-billion-USD factory of Lego Group, which is scheduled to becomeoperational in 2024.
Preben Elef, Vice Presidentof Lego Group, said that the factory is Lego's first carbon-neutral projectdeveloped towards green, sustainable and environmentally friendly direction.
The factory has nocarbon emissions, using electricity from renewable sources provided from thesolar farm next to the facility, he said, adding that it is built to LeedGold standard - a globally recognised green building certificate, contributingto the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 37%.
Similarly, Denmark’s PandoraGroup has invested 100 million USD in a jewelry factory in Binh Duong,also to the Leed Gold standard.
SEP Group from theRepublic of Korea also plans to pour 200 million USD into the first carbonneutral industrial complex specialising in the shoe industry with carbonreduction infrastructure in Vietnam, which covers 180 hectares at Tam Lap 2Industrial Cluster, Phu Giao district.
Nguyen Van Hung, Chairman of Becamex IDC, said that the firm and Singapore’s SembcorpDevelopment LTD have just signed a contract to construct five green, smart andsustainable industrial parks in Vietnam with a total investment of about 1billion USD.
Singaporean investors haveshown their interest in investing in sustainable infrastructure and renewableenergy in Vietnam, contributing to realising the country’s ambitious target ofnet-zero emissions in 2050.
Vo Van Minh, Chairmanof the People’s Committee of Binh Duong, said that the locality is focusing ondeveloping green and high added-value industry, along with urban, services andlogistics areas in association with the digital transformation and digital economytargets.
The province has alsodesigned a green growth strategy, which concentrates on greening economicsectors, promoting sustainable consumption, and improving the awareness of businessesand people on emission reduction, thus enhancing the living conditions forlocal residents amid climate change impacts, he said./.
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