Vietnam's Textile and Footwear Industries Enhance Sustainability Amid EU Regulations
Vietnam's textile and footwear sectors are investing heavily in sustainable production to comply with EU regulations. Key initiatives include adopting advanced technologies and renewable energy sources to meet green standards.

Vietnam's textile and footwear industries are shifting towards sustainable production in response to stringent EU regulations. Viet Thang Jean Co., Ltd. invested approximately US$25 million from 2012 to 2019 to integrate Industry 4.0 technologies, reducing emissions and chemical usage significantly through advanced processes such as ozone bleaching and nano-based dyeing.
The footwear sector is also evolving, with Gia Dinh Group JSC implementing a 1 MWp solar power system to meet 40% of its energy needs. The expected implementation of Digital Product Passport regulations will further necessitate compliance and investment in recycling technologies.
However, small and medium enterprises face financial constraints, risking their competitiveness. A comprehensive policy framework is needed to support all business sizes in this transition.




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