VertZéro officially integrates ecoinvent license: A strategic leap in GHG inventory and ESG consulting

On September 16, 2025, VertZéro – the carbon accounting software “Made by FPT” – was officially licensed to use ecoinvent, one of the world’s most reputable and comprehensive emission factor databases. The integration not only enhances VertZéro’s capability in emission accounting and reporting but also provides a strategic foundation for Vietnamese businesses to improve ESG transparency and meet rigorous international market requirements. 

ecoinvent – the world’s leading emission factor database, now integrated into VertZéro (Image: ecoinvent) 

ecoinvent – The global standard for emission factors 

Developed by a non-profit organization in Switzerland, ecoinvent is the world’s largest internationally recognized emission factor database. With over 18,000 datasets covering more than 500 geographical regions, ecoinvent offers a comprehensive data source across key sectors such as agriculture, energy, chemicals, construction, transportation, and waste management. 

A standout feature of ecoinvent is its ability to deliver transparent, scientifically grounded, and globally acknowledged emission factors across all three scopes of GHG emissions – enabling precise calculations throughout the entire value chain:  

• Scope 1: Direct emissions. 

• Scope 2: Indirect emissions from energy. 

• Scope 3: Emissions from the supply chain and product life cycle. 

Additional highlights include: 

• High reliability and transparency: Data is derived from scientific studies, industry data, and regulatory sources, with full disclosure on origin, timeframe, methodology, and uncertainty levels. 

• Detailed Scope 3 data: Helps bridge inventory gaps with average regional emission factors by transport mode and technology mix. 

• Separate emission factors for electricity: Clearly distinguishes between Scope 2 and Scope 3 electricity emissions as per GHG Protocol guidelines, preventing overlaps or omissions in reporting. 

• Compliance with international standards: Built on ISO 14040/14044, ISO/TS 14048, ISO 14025/21930, and GHG Protocol – Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, ensuring global consistency. 

With these strengths, ecoinvent provides VertZéro with a robust, detailed, and internationally credible data backbone. Compared to default or limited databases, integrating ecoinvent empowers VertZéro to meet the highest global expectations for transparency, accuracy, and ESG compliance. 

From the risk of unofficial data to the advantages of official ecoinvent licensing with VertZéro 

As ESG transparency becomes a near-universal expectation, many organizations in Vietnam and the region still rely on unofficial sources of ecoinvent data for emission reporting. This approach poses several risks: 

• Legal risk: Unauthorized use may trigger legal consequences if uncovered during audits or international assessments, potentially excluding businesses from global supply chains. 

• Low credibility: Reports based on unlicensed data are unlikely to gain recognition in carbon credit validation or ESG verification. 

• Reputational risk: Publishing ESG disclosures with unofficial data can severely damage brand credibility and erode stakeholder and investor trust. 

In this context, VertZéro’s official ecoinvent integration brings tangible benefits to businesses: 

• Legitimate access to ecoinvent at optimized cost. 

• Comprehensive GHG accounting at both organizational and product levels: Critical for export industries like steel, cement, and textiles that must disclose carbon footprints to meet international market demands. 

• Compliance with global standards: VertZéro results align with ISO 14064-1 and GHG Protocol at the organizational level, and ISO 14067 at the product level – helping companies prepare for carbon credit assessments and upcoming regulations like the EU CBAM in 2026. 

• High accuracy and credibility: Reports based on ecoinvent data are globally accepted, enabling ESG validation and carbon credit verification – building trust with stakeholders and partners. 

• Operational efficiency and cost savings: VertZéro automates the inventory process, significantly reducing time and reliance on external data, allowing businesses to focus more on emission reduction initiatives and performance improvement. 

Thanks to these advantages, VertZéro is a trusted solution for businesses aiming to improve emission transparency, enhance competitiveness, and demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable development in the global marketplace. 

VertZéro – a carbon accounting solution that empowers Vietnamese enterprises to enhance emission transparency and global competitiveness 

Moreover, as one of the first Vietnam-based carbon accounting software solutions officially licensed to use ecoinvent, VertZéro affirms FPT IS’s pioneering role in digital solutions for sustainable development. In a domestic market where green transformation and carbon management remain relatively new, VertZéro stands out with internationally standardized data – matching global platforms while being specifically tailored for the Vietnamese market.