Acknowledgment - Carbon Market Handbook for Vietnamese SMEs

This page serves as a short opening note before readers move into the detailed handbook questions.

Reader Notes

• The handbook is written for Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are exploring or preparing to engage with carbon markets.
• Content is organized in a question-and-answer format so readers can quickly find specific issues and practical concerns.
• This is a practical reference document. It should not be treated as a substitute for legal advice, emissions auditing, or technical verification.

Scope of the Handbook

The handbook is structured around six main topic groups:

1. Concepts and legal frameworks related to carbon credits.
2. Emissions calculation, MRV, and project development.
3. Financial mechanisms, green credit, and economic value.
4. Tools, training, and technical support for enterprises.
5. Risk management, transparency, and good practice.
6. International experience and lessons relevant to Vietnam.

Update Note

• The handbook compiles legal and technical references available up to 2025.
• Before applying any recommendation in practice, enterprises should confirm the latest regulations, market rules, and sector-specific guidance.
• Some recommendations are strategic in nature and should be adapted to the enterprise's sector, size, and readiness level.

Acknowledgment

The editorial team thanks the experts, lecturers, academic partners, and supporting institutions that contributed to the development of this handbook. Their feedback, references, and practical experience helped shape a resource that is more useful for enterprises approaching Vietnam's evolving carbon market.