Sectors and facilities required to conduct a GHG inventory

Decision 13/2024/QD-TTg of the Government of Vietnam clearly identifies the greenhouse gas emitting sectors and the list of entities required to conduct a GHG inventory. This article provides detailed information about these entities as well as the importance of conducting a GHG inventory.

The importance of GHG inventory

GHG inventory is the process of collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the amount of emissions from various sources. This not only helps entities better understand their emissions but also provides a basis for planning reduction measures and managing the environment more effectively. Some key benefits of a GHG inventory include:

• Reducing emissions: Conducting an inventory helps entities identify major emission sources and find effective reduction measures.
• Complying with legal regulations: Businesses will avoid legal penalties by complying with regulations on GHG inventory.
• Enhancing corporate image: Businesses that conduct inventories and reduce emissions will be highly regarded by the community and customers.

GHG inventory helps reduce emissions

List of entities required to conduct GHG inventory

According to Decision 13/2024/QD-TTg, a number of specific sectors and entities are required to conduct a GHG inventory, including:

• Power plants: Plants generating electricity from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
• Cement manufacturers: This is one of the largest sources of CO2 emissions due to the cement production process.
• Steel manufacturing companies: Steel production activities emit large amounts of greenhouse gases and need to be inventoried.
• Food processing businesses: Food production processes can emit gases from energy consumption and waste treatment.
• Oil and gas extraction companies: Emissions from oil and gas extraction and processing are very large.
• Chemical manufacturing businesses: Chemical production processes can emit large amounts of greenhouse gases, especially nitrous oxide.
• Livestock farming businesses: Livestock farming produces methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases.
• Waste treatment companies: These companies may emit gases from the waste decomposition process.

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Regulations and guidelines for GHG inventory

The above-mentioned entities must comply with GHG inventory regulations to ensure the process runs smoothly and effectively. Some basic guidelines include:

• Collect accurate data: Entities must collect data on energy consumption, raw materials, and other relevant information to calculate emissions.
• Apply appropriate calculation methods: There are many methods and tools to support GHG inventory. Entities should choose the method appropriate to the scale and type of their operations.
• Report periodically: Businesses need to report inventory results periodically to the competent authorities as required.

Steps for GHG inventory and emissions reporting

Benefits of conducting GHG inventory

Conducting a GHG inventory not only helps businesses comply with legal regulations but also brings many other benefits. Some notable benefits include:

• Cost savings: By reducing emissions, businesses can save on energy and material costs.
• Improved operational performance: Conducting an inventory helps businesses optimize their production processes, thereby improving performance and product quality.
• Enhanced competitiveness: Businesses committed to environmental protection will have an advantage in the eyes of customers and partners.

Benefits of conducting GHG inventory

Conclusion

GHG inventory is a necessary activity in the current context, especially with the introduction of regulations such as Decision 13/2024/QD-TTg. The list of entities required to conduct a GHG inventory covers many different sectors, from power generation and food processing to livestock farming. To learn more details about the list of entities and regulations, you can refer to Decision 13/2024/QD-TTg.

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