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EDGE in Vietnam

EDGE is a green building certification system that empowers the Vietnamese real estate market to build sustainably. An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE makes it faster, easier and more affordable than ever before to build and brand green. SGS can help you to certify your project and quickly increase its marketability.

Vietnam is experiencing the fourth fastest construction growth rate in East Asia, with the government planning to build a million affordable homes by 2020. Yet Vietnam is also one of the top five countries most vulnerable to climate change, because of its long and low-lying coastline. At this critical juncture, how can Vietnam continue to expand its built environment without adding to the negative impacts of climate change?

EDGE certification provides a solution: to capitalize on the value of green buildings by promoting the benefits to customers while protecting the environment. With EDGE, it’s possible to stay at the forefront of the green building trend.

Floor Space
Registered

989,805

m²

Floor Space
Preliminary Certified

1,131,622

m²

Floor Space
Final Certification

629,347

m²

CO₂ Savings
Certified

14,947

(tCO₂/year)

Number of
Certified Homes

16,422

Units

EDGE is an opportunity for governments, builders, banks and buyers, especially in Vietnam.

Government

Vietnam plans to mitigate GHG emissions by 8 percent and reduce greenhouse-gas intensity per unit of GDP by 20 percent by 2030.

Builders

The Vietnam Green Building Promotion Program is leading the charge with a dozen companies and organizations committed to green buildings.

Banks

The investment potential for green buildings is $8B in the near term, according to IFC’s Climate Investment Opportunities in Emerging Markets.

Buyers

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will soon have twice the population as in 2000, providing an opportunity for housing stock to be built green.

Early adopters of EDGE are creating momentum, encouraging others to think twice before building conventionally.

The greening of Vietnam is under way due to a consortium of pioneers who have made it their business to certify their projects with EDGE and other green building certification labels. The Vietnam Green Building Promotion Program is proactively advertising the benefits of green buildings to consumers and lobbying the government to offer incentives to inspire others in the market to join them. Operating under the motto “Together for a Green Vietnam,” the program is driven by a strong investment by Capital House, with participants including Phuc Khang Corporation, CEO, and FLC, under the auspices of the Vietnam Real Estate Association.

Case Studies: Vietnam’s Top Developers Realize the Low Extra Cost of Building Green

Project	Type	Size	Energy Solutions	Water Solutions	Extra Cost/Payback Period
Capital House’s Ecolife Capitol	Homes	760 units totaling 55,000m²	Reduced WWR, Reflective Paint, Roof Insulation, Low-E Coated Glass, Energy-Efficient Lighting, Solar Photovoltaics	Low-Flow Showerheads, Low-Flow Faucets for Baths, Water-Efficient Single-Flush Toilets	3% of Total Investment with a Payback of 4.4 Years
FPT Urban Company’s FPT Complex	Office	30,000m²	Solar Photovoltaics, VRV Cooling System with a High COP, Sensible Heat Recovery from Exhaust Air, Higher Thermal Performance Glass, Roof and Walls Insulation, Energy-Efficient Lighting	Energy-Efficient Air-Cooled Chiller to Reduce Water Consumption	9.8 Billion VND with a Payback of 3.6 Years
Nam Cuong’s AnLand Complex	Homes	551 units totaling 72,131m²	Reduced WWR, Reflective Paint, External Shading Devices, Roof and Wall Insulation, Energy-Efficient Lighting	Low-Flow Showerheads, Low-Flow Faucets for Baths, Dual-Flush Toilets	2.5% of Total Investment with a Payback of 5.4 Years

SGS Vietnam is your go-to source for EDGE certification.

EDGE certification services in Vietnam are provided exclusively by SGS , which sets the global benchmark for quality and integrity as providers of independent oversight for professional credentialing and project certification programs.

SGS Vietnam

SGS
Floor 8, 198 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ward 6, District 3
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
+84 28 3935 1920
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Certification Pricing for Vietnam:*

FEES	LESS THAN 2,500 M²*	2,500 – 9,999 M²*	10,000 – 29,999 M²*	30,000 – 49,999 M²*	50,000 – 99,999 M²**	MORE THAN 100,000 M²***
Registration	$300	$300	$300	$300	$300	$300
Certification	$1,200	$2,700	$4,700	$6,700	$8,700	$10,700
Design Audit	$500	$1,000	$1,500	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Post Construction Audit	$1,000	$2,000	$3,000	$4,000	$8,000	$9,000
Total Fees	$3,000	$6,000	$9,500	$13,500	$20,500	$24,500

*includes 1 site visit, **includes 2 site visits, ***Includes 3 site visits

For new buildings certified at the post-construction stage, certification and auditing fees are required to be paid in full. For existing buildings, certification fees are 50% of indicated costs. Auditor fees are expressed in man day rates and the total dedication may vary depending on the project. Hiring an auditor is required for EDGE certification. All costs are in U.S. dollars.

Certify your project in three easy steps with the EDGE App.

1. Register

Create your project, receive a quote, and send the required payment.

2. Submit

Upload compliance documentation and submit your project.

3. Certify

Win certification to better market your project to customers.

Understand the exact cost of certification in advance.

EDGE green building certification has two stages: design and construction. Each stage mirrors the other, except that a site audit is required at the construction stage. Upon completion of the design stage, a preliminary EDGE certificate is awarded, which enables marketability of your project with the EDGE brand. Upon completion of the construction stage, a final EDGE certificate is awarded. The cost of certification covers both stages. If your project is already built, only the construction stage of certification is required.

The first step towards certification is to create your project within the EDGE App. While it’s possible to calculate a rough estimate from the pricing chart, you may wish to receive a quote for a precise figure before entering your project within EDGE. You can also find a local EDGE Expert to help you to choose the most cost-effective green options.

For more detailed questions regarding certification in Vietnam, email SGS.

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Consider hiring an EDGE Expert for your project.

You may wish to hire an EDGE Expert depending on the size and complexity of your project and whether you are new to EDGE. EDGE Experts are trained and accredited professionals who provide advice on green design and help prepare your project’s application for certification. They are your go-to resource for your project team to better understand the EDGE software, standard and certification system.

To find your EDGE Expert today, visit EDGE Experts Around the World.

Note that hiring an EDGE Expert is not a requirement of EDGE certification.

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