UEH has established a Community Outreach Program on Efficient Energy Use (as stipulated in Article 10, Chapter II – Regulations Regarding Green Campus Practice of UEH), which provides a structured mechanism linking the community – businesses – local authorities to promote clean energy and energy efficiency. This initiative forms the framework for a wide range of awareness – training – enterprise consultancy – research and policy advisory activities. The program has been operationalized through the UEH Green Campus Project (2021–2024), developed under a Living Lab model. Its focus areas include renewable energy, energy-saving solutions, policy research/podcast, and carbon market dialogue forums and disseminating the model to other universities and local communities. The initiative directly contributes to 7.4.1 (Community outreach), 7.4.2 (Encouraging and supporting the community to commit to 100% renewable energy use, both on and beyond campus), 7.4.3 (services/solutions for enterprises/industries); and 7.4.4 (Contributing to energy policy development) with publicly accessible source links.
1. Regarding the policy
In 2023, although no formal regulations yet encouraged activities, workshops, or services related to emission reduction and energy efficiency, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) proactively implemented multiple programs to advise and support local enterprises in improving energy efficiency and promoting the adoption of clean energy. These initiatives included energy audits, thematic workshops, research and dissemination of renewable energy solutions, as well as policy advisory services for regulatory authorities.
By 2024, UEH formally incorporated these activities into its regulations and implementation plans, providing a clearer orientation for the sustainable development roadmap of the university and fostering collaboration.
This regulation has been incorporated into Article 10. Community Outreach Program on Efficient Energy Use in Chapter II: Green Campus Practice Regulations at UEH of the Regulations Regarding Green Campus Practice.
(https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/quy-dinh-thuc-hanh-dai-hoc-xanh)
“Article 10. Community Outreach Program on Efficient Energy Use
To promote awareness and action toward sustainable development, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) implements the Community Outreach Program on Efficient Energy Use. The program aims to disseminate knowledge, encourage the community to adopt energy efficiency practices, and support enterprises and regulatory authorities in applying clean and efficient energy. Activities under the program include communication – training – consulting – research, designed to connect academia, businesses, and the wider community, contributing to the development of sustainable production models in society.
1. Publicly organizing community awareness activities. UEH conducts programs, seminars, panel discussions, and communication campaigns to raise awareness among staff, lecturers, students, and the community about the importance of clean and efficient energy use. These activities are carried out regularly and open to all organizations and individuals outside UEH, facilitating the dissemination of energy-saving messages, encouraging sustainable energy consumption behaviors, and promoting community engagement toward green development goals..
2. Provision of energy efficiency services for external enterprises. UEH provides direct consultancy and technical support to local businesses to assess, monitor, and improve energy efficiency, while promoting the adoption of clean energy models. Support activities include evaluating energy consumption, identifying savings potential, advising on energy technology and management solutions to optimize operations, as well as organizing training and capacity-building for technical personnel. Through these initiatives, UEH contributes to enhancing the capabilities of enterprises to adapt to sustainable energy requirements and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Research and policy advisory on clean energy for practical application. UEH actively conducts research, development, and implementation of renewable energy solutions and clean energy technologies, while serving as a consulting partner to regulatory authorities in the formulation and refinement of related policies. Research focuses on proposing practical application models, recommending policies that encourage investment in clean energy, and assessing the impact of energy efficiency measures on economic and social development. In addition, UEH strengthens collaboration with research institutes, international organizations, and enterprises to promote energy technology transfer, data sharing, and the dissemination of sustainable energy practices within the community.”
2. Implementation
The policy is concretized through the ‘UEH Green Campus Project’, with the long-term objective of creating a learning – research – community environment oriented toward sustainable development and clean energy, encouraging the community to commit to 100% renewable energy use, both on campus and beyond (aligned with SDG 7.4.2).
In 2024, UEH achieved significant milestones in building a Green University ecosystem, including the installation of solar power systems, conducting energy transition research, and reinforcing its pioneering role in applying clean energy technologies. These efforts enabled the scaling and transfer of renewable energy, energy-efficient, and low carbon emissions reduction (cutting 1,265,560.2 tons of CO₂ emissions in 2024).
| Activity/ Event | Core Contribution (Summary) | Target Audience | Outcomes / Key Details | Source |
| UEH Green Campus Project 2024 | Report and summary of strategic activities: communication – education – experiential learning – partner engagement, promoting the Green University model. Specifically:
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Students, community members, and business partners | Official summary report and media coverage of key activities and achievements in 2024: production of 470.000 kWh of solar electricity at four campuses (A, B, N1, N2) and reduce ~1.270 tons of CO₂ emission (2024); 58 programs conducted with 50.000 participants; 100.000 students reached through communications; 2.500 Green Volunteers engaged; Living Lab Net Zero initiative; 71 research papers; and 47 practical solutions implemented. | https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/public/en |
| Carbon Market Policy Discussion: “Impact Forecast and Policy Orientation from Ho Chi Minh City” (29/02/2024) | Policy dialogue forum engaging researchers, regulators, businesses, and NGOs; forecasting impacts of carbon market operations in Ho Chi Minh City; providing policy orientation. | Regulators, businesses, scholars, NGOs | The news article and event page clearly specify the objective to “create a policy dialogue platform,” along with the programme and participant composition. | https://www.ueh.edu.vn/khoa-hoc/toa-dam-chinh-sach |
| Director of the IBR as a speaker at the seminar on “Carbon Credits and Human Resources for the Carbon Credit Market” | Participated in the seminar organized by Vietnam Law Newspaper; shared perspectives on economic – environmental – legal aspects; facilitated connections with policymakers. | Government authorities, businesses, media | Event on 16/08/2024; strengthening UEH’s advisory role and policy forum contributions. | https://ibr.ueh.edu.vn/-vien-truong-vien-nghien
-cuu-kinh-doanh-lam-dien-gia-cua-toa-dam-ve-tin |
| Training course on the ‘Carbon Credit Market’ – CTELG | Two-day training program (fee-based): overview of the carbon credit market, emissions mitigation measures, and carbon neutrality projects; enables participants to identify opportunities and implement projects. | Business leaders, public agencies | Clearly stated objectives and topics; registration information at UEH; supports capacity building for businesses in implementing carbon projects | https://ctelg.ueh.edu.vn/khoa-hoc/thi-truong |
| Campaign “Collecting used batteries for recycling” | BEE Volunteer – Student Activities Department – Western Sydney Vietnam Program (UEH.ISB); implemented from 06/2023 – present
Battery collection boxes placed at 196 Trần Quang Khải (lobby & 4 floors), collecting used batteries (mouse, microphone, watch, remote, etc.); batteries are collected periodically and handed over for proper recycling to Tan Dinh Ward People’s Committee or partners (Cocoon, Biti’s); campaign extended to the wider community (accepting batteries from individuals outside the university) |
Students, public authorities, and business partners | >300 kg of batteries collected and safely processed (2023–2024), averaging 70–80 kg per academic term (~4 months). Continuous operation; partnership with Cocoon 2024 (“Recycle old batteries, keep a green world”) | The BEE Volunteer project page (section “Completed Campaigns”) features activities such as tree planting, waste collection, and battery recycling – confirming the project’s focus on environmental and energy waste initiatives WSU Student Life • Summary posts and video clips on Facebook:
1) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17KY9MYnS3/ 2) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A74TcNemV/ 3) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZkWjPBCNU/ 4) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/177oUa4mPn/ 5) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F6cfTmwvi/ 6) Summary: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ErVMtWP3b/ 7) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17LJco6g76/ 8) Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D2Rapn1Ti/ 9) Summary: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DbSfxadoq/ |
| Expanding the Green University model to VGU – Green Inspiration (24/11/2024) | Collaborative and outreach initiative promoting the Green University model and sustainable practices among schools; establishing a foundation for internal/local policy sharing. | Educational institutions, community | Official news article from the UEH Portal. | https://www.ueh.edu.vn/cuoc-song-ueh/tin-tuc/ueh
-green-campus-s-green-partner-lan-toa-mo-hinh |
| SDG7 webpage and Podcast/ Knowledge section 2024 | Compilation of research podcasts and sustainability news serving the public audience |
Community | Publicly available catalogue of SDG7-related content and podcasts in 2024. | https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/sdgs/affordable |
| UEH & Solar Energy (11/12/2024) | Showcasing the implementation of an advanced solar power system at UEH, emphasizing its greenhouse gas mitigation benefits and the promotion of clean energy adoption; serves as a “case” for the transfer and introduction of renewable energy solutions. | Enterprises/organizations interested in clean energy, community | The paper highlights UEH’s pioneering role and reports a CO₂ emission avoidance of 1,265,560.2 tons, as cited from the official UEH Portal publication. | https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/breaking-news/ueh
-and-solar-energy-affirming-the-pioneering-role-in |
| Podcast “UEH Towards Carbon Neutrality: The First Step” (28/08/2024) | A publicly accessible research–communication product on emission inventory/ mitigation for the university and the broader education system, disseminating policy – technical knowledge to the community. | Community | Part of the ‘Research Contribution For All’ series – disseminating knowledge through podcast format. | https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/sdgs/affordable- |
[Podcast] The Affecting Factors on Generation Z’s Intention for Electric Vehicles Use in Ho Chi Minh City |
A public research–communication product exploring the factors influencing Generation Z’s intention to adopt electric vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City. The podcast proposes practical solutions to promote the growth of the electric vehicle market and offers insights to help businesses develop appropriate business models, thereby contributing to environmental protection and sustainable economic development. | Enterprises, regulatory agencies | Part of the ‘Research Contribution For All’ series – disseminating knowledge through podcast format. | https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/podcast/podcast |
| Research Project: “Carbon Credit Market and Human Resource Development Strategy” – IBR | An analytical study on the demand and human resource development strategies to support the emerging carbon credit market in Vietnam | Enterprises, academics, regulatory agencies | Published in the “Research and Exchange” section on October 16, 2024, the article emphasizes the potential of the carbon credit market and the crucial role of human resource development. | https://ibr.ueh.edu.vn |
| Research “Carbon Credit Market: Economic, Environmental and Regulatory Framework Perspective” – IBR | Analyzes the role of the carbon market in emission mitigation, the Vietnamese legal framework, and provides recommendations for effective market participation. | Professional community and regulatory agencies | Published on October 16, 2024, accompanied by the full-text PDF issued by IBR. | https://ibr.ueh.edu.vn/tin-tuc/thi-truong-tin-chi-carbon |
| Research “Carbon Credit Market: Economic, Environmental and Regulatory Framework Perspective” | Full text of the paper/analysis covers climate goals, cost considerations, the legal framework (Environmental Protection Law 2020, Decree No. 06/2022, Circular No. 17/2022/BTNMT), and Ho Chi Minh City’s implementation roadmap | Enterprises,, regulatory agencies | The document serves as a reference for policymaking & training, providing a foundation for policy dialogue. | https://ibr.ueh.edu.vn |
| Research “Carbon Credit Market” (IBR – Overview) | Summary document outlining Vietnam’s potential, business opportunities, and related policies; serving purposes of training and research | Enterprises, Students, Community | the full-text PDF issued by IBR website | https://ibr.ueh.edu.vn |
| Research “Carbon Market: Impact Forecast and Policy Orientation from Ho Chi Minh City” (related reference) | Context of local carbon policy; market principles and the role in fostering technological innovation among enterprises. | Regulatory agencies, Enterprises | Local policy information supporting policy dialogues/ recommendations | https://www.hcmcpv.org.vn/tin-tuc/thi-truong |
These activities enable UEH to achieve the following objectives:
+ Raise community awareness of efficient and clean energy use
+ Commit to encouraging and promoting community engagement toward the use of 100% renewable energy, both within and beyond the campus – contributing to a reduction of 1,265,560.2 tons of CO₂ emissions through the application of solar power (SDG 7.4.2).
+ Support local enterprises in improving energy efficiency and advancing the adoption of clean energy solutions (SDG 7.4.3).
+ Contribute to the formulation/ transfer of energy-related policies and models for government bodies and the education system (SDG 7.4.4).
+ Establish a sustainable environment for learning – research – experimentation, extending the impact from academia to the wider community and business sector.
Community: 100,000 students and 50,000 participants engaged through multi-platform communication campaigns; 2,000 participants joined the 21-Day Green Living initiative.
Enterprises: UEH provided consultancy and collaboration with organizations to assess energy efficiency, recycling processes, and the adoption of circular economy models.
Policy: Research outputs and Living Lab products served as a foundation for policy recommendations to local authorities and international partners on clean energy and sustainable development.
These policies and programs underscore UEH’s commitment to promoting the use of 100% renewable energy, both on-campus and beyond, while disseminating knowledge, encouraging the community to practice energy efficiency, and supporting enterprises and government agencies in implementing clean energy solutions.
Open related links:
1. 2023 – Article 10, Regulations Regarding Green Campus Practice –
2. December 11, 2024 – UEH and Solar Energy: Affirming the Pioneering Role in Green Energy Application with the Reduction of 1,265.5602 tons of CO2 – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/breaking-news/ueh-and-solar-energy-affirming-the-pioneering-role-in-green-energy-application-with-the-reduction-of-12655602-tons-of-co2
3. October 24, 2024 – Launching of the “TOWARDS NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FUTURE” Campaign at UEH Vo Thi Sau Campus – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/breaking-news/launching-of-the-towards-no-single-use-plastic-future-campaign-at-ueh-vo-thi-sau-campus
4. December 31, 2024 – New steps of UEH Green Campus in 2024 – Creating and spreading the Green University Model – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/public/en/breaking-news/new-steps-of-ueh-green-campus-in-2024-creating-and-spreading-the-green-university-model
5. February 29, 2024 – Carbon Market Policy Discussion: Impact Forecast and Policy Orientation from Ho Chi Minh City – https://www.ueh.edu.vn/khoa-hoc/toa-dam-chinh-sach-thi-truong-carbon-du-bao-tac-dong-va-dinh-huong-chinh-sach-tu-tp-hcm-71457?utm_source=chatgpt.com
6. August 16, 2024 – Director of the Institute of Business Research as a speaker at the seminar on “Carbon Credits and Human Resources for the Carbon Credit Market” – https://ibr.ueh.edu.vn/-vien-truong-vien-nghien-cuu-kinh-doanh-lam-dien-gia-cua-toa-dam-ve-tin-chi-carbon-va-nguon-nhan-luc-cho-thi-truong-tin-chi-carbon–596
7. 2025 – Carbon Credit Market Course – https://ctelg.ueh.edu.vn/khoa-hoc/thi-truong-tin-chi-cac-bon/
8. Bee Volunteer – https://student-exp.westernsydney.edu.vn/bee-volunteer/
9. May 6, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17KY9MYnS3/
10. May 20, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A74TcNemV/
11. July 7, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZkWjPBCNU/
12. July 9, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/177oUa4mPn/
13. July 13, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F6cfTmwvi/
14. November 16, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ErVMtWP3b/
15. August 10, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D2Rapn1Ti/
16. September 17, 2024 – Collecting used batteries for recycling – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DbSfxadoq/
17. November 24, 2024 – [UEH GREEN CAMPUS’s GREEN PARTNER] Spreading the Green University Model to Vietnam-Germany University – VGU Green Inspiration – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/breaking-news/ueh-green-campuss-green-partner-spreading-the-green-university-model-to-vietnam-germany-university-vgu-green-inspiration
18. Affordable and clean energy, THE FIRST ZERO WASTE CAMPUS PROJECT IN HO CHI MINH CITY AND VIETNAM FROM ZERO WASTE TO GREEN CAMPUS – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/sdgs/affordable-and-clean-energy
19. August 10, 2024 – [Podcast] The Affecting Factors on Generation Z’s Intention for Electric Vehicles Use in Ho Chi Minh City – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/podcast/podcast-the-affecting-factors-on-generation-zs-intention-for-electric-vehicles-use-in-ho-chi-minh-city
20. October 16, 2024 – Carbon Credit Market: Economic, Environmental and Regulatory Framework Perspectives – https://ibr.ueh.edu.vn/tin-tuc/thi-truong-tin-chi-carbon-goc-nhin-tu-kinh-te-moi-truong-va-khuon-kho-phap-ly-626?utm_source=chatgpt.com
21. February 29, 2024 – The carbon market will create an incentive for businesses to innovate technology – https://www.hcmcpv.org.vn/tin-tuc/thi-truong-carbon-se-tao-dong-luc-cho-cac-doanh-nghiep-doi-moi-cong-nghe-1491919894?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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