On 9 October 2025, the training course on “Financial Analysis of Energy Efficiency Investment Projects”, organized by the Agency for Innovation, Green Transition and Industry Promotion (IGIP) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), officially commenced in Ho Chi Minh City, following the first session held in Hanoi on 6 October 2025.
This training is part of the “Accelerating energy efficiency in large industries through energy management systems, system optimisation and the promotion and adoption of energy efficiency in small and medium-sized enterprises” (IEEP Project), funded by the European Union (EU), implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and managed by MOIT.
Ms. Đỗ Thị Minh Trâm, Deputy Director General of the Department of Innovation, Green Transition and Industrial Promotion, delivers the opening remarks
In her opening remarks, Ms. Đỗ Thị Minh Trâm, Deputy Director General of IGIP – MOIT, emphasized the essential value of the course “Financial Analysis of Energy Efficiency Investment Projects” for Viet Nam’s economic, social, and environmental development. She stated:
“In the global context where green production, sustainable development, and social responsibility are increasingly prioritized, enhancing financial analysis capacity for energy efficiency (EE) investment projects is not merely a technical requirement—it is a strategic foundation enabling Vietnamese enterprises to compete and grow sustainably.”
The curriculum was designed based on international cost–benefit analysis frameworks, adapted to Viet Nam’s local context. The course aims to equip participants with tools to estimate costs and benefits, and systematically assess the financial feasibility of EE projects. The key objectives include: optimizing cash flow and capital turnover; strengthening financial risk management in EE investments; and improving access to green finance and credit for enterprises.
The training is conducted by two senior financial experts from the School of Economics and Management, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and the College of Business and Management, VinUniversity.
Trainers conducting the financial analysis module for energy efficiency investment projects
The course attracted 30 participants, including financial experts and officers from Ho Chi Minh City, Đồng Tháp, Cần Thơ, and Đà Nẵng. Among them are 20 national energy managers with outstanding academic performance, selected from UNIDO’s training programs over the past two years, and over a dozen representatives from financial institutions that have been actively supporting and participating in MOIT’s energy efficiency initiatives, such as Techcombank, VietinBank, VPBank, SHB, MSB, Bac A Bank, HDBank, Sacombank, UOB Vietnam, and the Vietnam Environment Protection Fund.
Upon completion, participants are expected to:
- Understand the key components of a financial analysis framework for EE projects and apply them in practice;
- Present and discuss the economic–environmental benefits of EE projects with decision-makers to inform policies and action plans;
- Develop financial scenarios, optimize cash flow, and manage financial risks proactively;
- Expand opportunities to access green finance and credit through suitable funding mechanisms and partnerships.
Participants engage in group discussions
The IEEP Project regularly implements capacity-building and technical support activities promoting energy efficiency and conservation among industrial enterprises across Viet Nam, targeting sectors such as rubber processing, chemicals and fertilizers, metallurgy and steel, plastics, textiles, food processing, seafood processing, and energy consulting services.
On 23 October 2025, the Project will organize a Workshop on Energy Management System Implementation and System Optimization in Cần Thơ, further affirming its commitment to supporting enterprises in enhancing energy performance and promoting sustainable industrial growth.
Group photo of all participants of the training course
Source: Tiet Kiem Nang Luong
