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in 2022. Additionally, with the growth of cross-border E-commerce, Vietnamese
merchants can engage in export and import transactions on an equal footing with other
global traders, thus expanding their business opportunities.
Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns (Goal 12)
E-commerce has a dual impact on sustainable consumption and production,
promoting resource efficiency and encouraging a more sustainable lifestyle. However,
it also contributes to environmental issues. Packaging (e.g., cardboard boxes, plastic
wraps, bubble wraps, foam boxes, and single-use plastics), last-mile delivery logistics,
and reverse logistics (related to vehicle use) are considered major sources of carbon
emissions. According to the "Plastic Packaging Waste from E-commerce in Vietnam
2023" report by WWF Vietnam (2023), Vietnam faces increasing risks from plastic
waste. The volume of plastic waste has steadily risen, from 2.7 million tons in 2018 to
2.93 million tons in 2021. In 2023, E-commerce in Vietnam used 332,000 tons of
packaging, with plastic packaging accounting for 171,000 tons. At an annual growth
rate exceeding 25%, the E-commerce sector in Vietnam could expand to more than 4.7
times its current size by 2030. Without robust packaging solutions, plastic waste from
E-commerce could reach up to 800,000 tons.
4. Solutions for promoting green economic growth through e-commerce
development in Vietnam in the coming years
4.1. Findings from the analysis of e-commerce's role in green economic growth
in Vietnam
Firstly, while Vietnam currently uses several models to assess the contribution of
E-commerce to the digital economy's total value, there is no model specifically designed
to evaluate the impact of E-commerce on green economic growth. Additionally,
Vietnam has not implemented any pilot models for targeted E-commerce development
in specific localities, which limits the ability to assess E-commerce's impact on green
economic growth, unlike the examples seen in China.
Secondly, the government has yet to implement robust policies to stimulate E-
commerce transaction value domestically and internationally in a manner aligned with
green economic growth objectives.
Thirdly, although EdTech has made significant strides in attracting investment to
enhance E-commerce knowledge transfer, the workforce in E-commerce overall, and
specifically in E-commerce with knowledge, skills, and specialized qualifications
geared towards green economic growth, is still lacking in both quantity and quality. A
primary reason for this shortfall is the absence of a central body responsible for
developing E-commerce training programs aimed at green economic growth.
Additionally, the government (specifically, the Ministry of Education and Training) has
yet to introduce a framework for E-commerce curricula that includes green growth-
related learning outcomes as mandatory elements for training institutions offering E-
commerce education. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Education and
Training, as of June 30, 2024, only five training programs have been accredited as
meeting quality standards. Notably, none of these five programs include content related
to green E-commerce, green logistics, or green economic growth.
Fourthly, there is a lack of decisive measures to limit emissions from E-commerce.
Currently, efforts primarily consist of awareness campaigns aimed at influencing
consumer behavior. Policies, legal regulations, and recognition of sellers who have
adopted innovative approaches to reducing emissions remain limited. Technology

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