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4. The current state of green growth among enterprises in Dong Nai
In the pursuit of sustainable development, large enterprises in Dong Nai,
particularly those with foreign direct investment (FDI), have been at the forefront of
adopting green technologies and implementing environmentally friendly production
practices. According to the Dong Nai Industrial Park Management Board, more than

80% of FDI enterprises in major industrial parks such as Amata, Long Thành, and Biên
Hòa have implemented energy-saving measures and cleaner production processes. For
instance, many factories have installed rooftop solar power systems with a total capacity
of 120 MW, significantly reducing emissions and lowering energy costs. At Amata
Industrial Park, 70% of companies have adopted the ISO 14001 environmental
management standard, helping them reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% to 30%
compared to previous production processes.
However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Dong Nai continue to

face difficulties in transitioning to a green growth model. According to a 2023 survey
by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), only about 35% of SMEs
in Dong Nai have adopted basic energy-saving measures. Investments in green
technology, such as installing rooftop solar systems, often require a substantial initial
cost, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, placing significant financial pressure on these
businesses. Despite support from green loan funds, only about 20% of SMEs in Dong

Nai can access preferential financing from the Vietnam Development Bank and
international organizations.
Renewable energy development and clean production in Dong Nai are gradually
being prioritized, but limitations still exist. To date, the province has implemented 10
major renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 200 MW, but these are mostly
concentrated in a few large industrial parks, while SMEs still face challenges in
accessing advanced technologies. According to the Dong Nai Department of Industry

and Trade, only about 15% of SMEs have implemented cleaner production practices due
to high investment costs and a lack of financial and technical support.
In agriculture, Dong Nai is actively developing green and high-tech farming
models. With 20,000 hectares of high-tech agricultural land, accounting for 6.7% of the
province's total agricultural area, large livestock farms have adopted biogas systems to
treat waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to traditional

methods. Currently, 80% of large livestock farms in Dong Nai have implemented these
systems, contributing to environmental improvement and generating renewable energy
for production.
The provincial government has also launched several programs to support
businesses in accessing green technologies and financing. In 2023, the Dong Nai
Department of Planning and Investment disbursed more than $100 million from green
and sustainable development funds for 50 projects related to renewable energy, clean
production, and organic agriculture. Notably, cooperation with international

organizations such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has brought
substantial funding and technology transfer, with total grants amounting to $20 million

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