In the journey of realizing the UEH Green Campus model, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) identifies developing green infrastructure as a key pillar towards the goal of a sustainable university – carbon neutral.

Since 2024, UEH has issued the  “Minimum Green Building Standard” Regulation, requiring all new buildings with an area of 1,000 m² or more to achieve international green building certifications, including:

+ LEED BD+C (Silver or above) – USGBC

+ LOTUS NC (Silver or above) – GBC Vietnam

+ EDGE Advanced – IFC / World Bank Group

Each building is designed to minimize at least 25% of energy, 20% of water usage, and 50% of recycled construction waste. Operational data is measured, publicly disclosed on the GoGreen Portal, and integrated into curricula on green design, innovation, and sustainable development.

Building Year of Completion Certification Scale(m²) Key result Related SDGs 
Mekong Delta Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MCIE – UEH Mekong) 2024 LOTUS NC Gold (finalizing) 3.500 38% energy reduction, 40% water reduction, 32% recycled materials, 60% waste reused; 10kWp solar PV roof. 7, 11, 12, 13
UEH Mekong Dormitory – Housing for Lecturers & Students 2024 EDGE Advanced (IFC/World Bank) 4.000 42% energy reduction, 24% water reduction, 40% high-carbon material reduction; solar water heating, natural ventilation. 11, 12, 13
UEH B Campus Creative Studio & Classrooms 2025 LEED BD+C Silver (registering) 2.000 28% EUI reduction, 100% LED lighting, 75% natural ventilation area, FSC wood and low-E glass materials. 9, 11

 

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UEH Leadership and Delegates performing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the inauguration of the Mekong Delta Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Modern group meeting rooms and spacious, airy Co-working space with open areas, inspiring creativity for startups at the MCIE center

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UEH replicates studio rooms and invests in modern equipment in classrooms across its campuses

All new UEH buildings are integrated into the “UEH Living Lab” model, where students and lecturers can directly measure, analyze, and research real-time operational data (energy, water, air quality). This information is used in subjects such as Green Design, Innovation for SDGs, and Sustainable Urban Economics, helping learners understand, practice, and create green solutions right within their own learning spaces.

UEH’s green infrastructure projects simultaneously contribute directly to 4 main SDG goals:

SDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy, SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities,

SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production,

SDG 13 – Climate action.

Through this, UEH affirms its pioneering role as a university in Vietnam in connecting green buildings – green education – green action, truly embodying the spirit of “We lead Green, We lead Global”.

Open related links:

1. Minimum Green Building Standard” Regulation – https://future.ueh.edu.vn/721-chinh-sach-dam-bao-tat-ca-cac-du-an-cai-tao-hoac-xay-dung-moi-phai-tuan-thu-cac-tieu-chuan-ve-tiet-kiem-nang-luong/

2. December 4th, 2024 – New building standards – https://future.ueh.edu.vn/en/uncategorized-vi/11-4-8-tieu-chuan-xay-dung-moi/?