Vietnam Textile Factories: Carbon Footprint Data EU Buyers Ask For

Updated 2026-10-11.

Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached an estimated US$46 billion in 2025 (VITAS), and EU brands reporting under CSRD now need each supplier's facility emissions. A Vietnamese factory can answer most requests with 12 months of electricity and fuel bills, the official national grid factor, and a clear allocation per product.

At a glance

Item	Detail
Vietnam textile and garment exports, 2025	About US$46 billion (VITAS estimate)
Vietnam grid factor, 2024	About 0.68 tCO2e per MWh (study with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment)
Official source to cite	Annual grid factor announced by the Department of Climate Change
Request ceiling for suppliers with 1,000 or fewer employees	Voluntary VSME-based standard (Directive (EU) 2026/470)
CBAM	Does not apply to textiles

Worked example: Scope 2 for a sewing and finishing plant

Step	Value
Grid electricity in a year	5,000 MWh
Grid factor (about 0.68 tCO2e per MWh, 2024)	0.68
Scope 2 (location-based)	≈ 3,400 tCO2e
Garments produced	8 million pieces
Scope 2 per garment	≈ 0.43 kgCO2e

Replace the factor with the official Department of Climate Change value for the reporting year when it is published, and note the source in your report. Calculate yours from bills on the Senseible homepage.

What to include in a buyer data pack

Facility Scope 1 (boilers, generators, company vehicles) and Scope 2 (grid electricity), with factors and sources.
Renewable electricity: rooftop solar generation and any certificates, reported separately (market-based Scope 2).
Allocation method per product: by mass, pieces or machine hours.
Reporting period and the documents behind each figure.

Frequently asked questions

Should I report location-based or market-based Scope 2?

Report location-based (grid factor) always, and market-based too if you have renewable contracts or certificates. See market-based vs location-based Scope 2.

Does rooftop solar reduce my figure?

Yes. Self-generated solar you consume reduces grid electricity, so Scope 2 falls.

What if a buyer asks for a product carbon footprint?

Start from facility Scope 1 and 2, then add fabric, trims and transport. The product carbon footprint calculator follows ISO 14067.