In the context of rapid industrialization, balancing economic growth and environmental protection has become an inevitable requirement. The Eco-Industrial Park model is not only a trend, but is becoming a new standard for sustainable development. At TTC IZ, this commitment is clearly demonstrated through each activity, aiming to minimize environmental impact and improve the quality of life for workers and the surrounding community.
Green - clean - digital business environment is always a factor of concern at TTC IZ
Correct understanding of Eco-Industrial Park
According to UNIDO's definition: "An eco-industrial park is a community of manufacturing and service enterprises operating together in a common area, aiming to improve economic, social and environmental efficiency through cooperation in managing resource and environmental issues (including energy, water and materials)" - according to UNIDO - Eco-Industrial Parks Programme Framework, 2017.
In Vietnam, Decree 35/2022/ND-CP also clearly states: "An eco-industrial park is an industrial park in which enterprises participate in industrial symbiosis activities, implement solutions for efficient use of resources, cleaner production and have a standard environmental management system" - according to Clause 7, Article 2 of Decree 35/2022/ND-CP.
Thus, it can be understood that an eco-industrial park is a model planned and operated based on the principle of industrial symbiosis, aiming at resource efficiency and circular development.
Benefits of industrial symbiosis
Oriented towards development according to the criteria of an ecological - smart industrial park, TTC IZ takes the core principle of industrial symbiosis as a foundation, while aiming at practical benefits for businesses operating in Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park. Some of the benefits of industrial symbiosis that TTC IZ has been implementing well include:
Cost savings, efficiency optimization: Businesses share common infrastructure such as water treatment systems, energy, logistics warehouses; and can reuse by-products as input materials, helping to significantly reduce operating costs.
Currently, TTC IZ operates a centralized wastewater treatment system, ensuring that 100% of wastewater is collected and treated to meet QCVN 40:2011/BTNMT and QCVN 13-MT:2015/BTNMT standards when discharged into the environment, helping investors reduce initial costs for treatment facilities at each business.
Energy saving, emission reduction: Reusing heat, by-products and using renewable energy helps reduce energy consumption and CO₂.
At TTC IZ, two solar power plants have been put into operation, providing clean energy for the production area. In the future, the scale will continue to expand to meet the increasing consumption needs of businesses.
Environmental risk management: Helps businesses meet green standards, limit emissions, protect the natural environment, enhance brand reputation and attract international investors.
Specifically, at TTC IZ, an automatic real-time environmental monitoring system has been deployed, directly connected to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Tay Ninh. Data is continuously monitored and reported, helping to control water quality and emissions to ensure compliance with national standards.
Optimizing supply chain & logistics: Centralized location and shared logistics help businesses reduce supply chain costs.
With a favorable geographical location and spread across Tay Ninh province, it helps businesses easily transport goods to Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Lai port, Hiep Phuoc... and international border gates in just 60 - 90 minutes. At the same time, businesses can easily access the standard warehouse - port system of TTC IZ operated with TTC Dang Huynh at Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park, Tan Kim Expanded Industrial Park and Tan Hoi Industrial Park.
Ben Keo Port in Hoa Thanh, Tay Ninh - one of two inland waterway ports of TTC IZ
Community development, connecting people: Building a safe and healthy working environment, while promoting social responsibility, contributing to the sustainable development of the surrounding community.
Up to now, Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park has created more than 35,400 jobs for local workers and neighboring areas. At the same time, TTC IZ regularly implements community programs, contributing to spreading humanistic values and promoting sustainable social development.
In short, for the industrial symbiosis model to operate effectively, it requires close coordination between businesses, workers and infrastructure management units in the entire industrial park. When participating in the symbiosis model, businesses not only optimize production costs, improve resource efficiency but also contribute to reducing emissions, protecting the environment and building a sustainable value chain.
From those practical benefits, it can be seen that TTC IZ is gradually consolidating and perfecting infrastructure conditions, technology, and business connections to promote industrial symbiosis at Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park, towards an ecological - smart - sustainable industrial park model in the future.