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+ Higg index: is a set of tools that allows brands, retailers and establishments of
all sizes, at all stages of their sustainability journey to accurately measure and score the

sustainability performance of their company or product. apparel products. Higg Index
provides a comprehensive overview that helps businesses make meaningful
improvements that protect the well-being of factory workers, communities and the
environment
+ ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 14001: 2015
This is a regulatory standard on environmental management issues developed by
the international standardization organization. Not only does it limit negative impacts,
the standard also improves operational efficiency related to environmental protection.

Through this, textile and garment industry products are also guaranteed to have both
quality and safety for consumers.
+ Recycled organic materials: GRS
GRS standard: This is a standard that helps determine the recycled content of a
product. In addition, GRS also has special significance in social and environmental
activities because it ensures limited use of toxic chemicals. Through that, working

conditions and labor safety are also guaranteed.
Chemical management system: BLUESIGN, OEKO-TEX STANDA 100
Bluesign standard: This is a new generation of ecological standards on
environmental protection established by academic, industrial, environmental protection
and consumer organizations in the EU. When applied in the Textile industry, this
standard governs the non-use of harmful chemicals in the production of products. With
such strict management/control/monitoring requirements, the BlueSign system is

considered a solution for sustainable production.
OEKO TEX Standa 100 standard: A standard established to reduce the amount of
toxic substances in textile items. In order for their products to be labeled OEKO TEX,
the applicable units need to undergo many strict tests. The validity of the Oeko Tex
certificate is one year. Therefore, businesses need to renew the certificate when it expires
to maintain and ensure product quality.

4.2. Lessons learned for textile enterprises in northern vietnam
The textile industry boasts high export turnover and growth rates, being one of the
key export sectors, playing a crucial role in economic growth, and accounting for 12-
16% of the country's total export turnover. In 2022, Vietnam's textile exports reached
USD 44 billion. With the concerted efforts of enterprises, Vietnam's textile export
turnover in 2023 reached USD 40.3 billion. The industry aims to achieve USD 44 billion
in exports in 2024, with the main export markets being the United States, the European
Union, Japan, South Korea, and China. Vietnam ranks third in the world in terms of

textile export scale, only behind China and Bangladesh.
After more than 10 years of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO),
Vietnam's textile export turnover has increased more than four times, with the domestic
value of exported products increasing over six times. Additionally, the textile

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