Building Transparent ESG Reports and Why it Matters

For businesses today, sustainability is no longer just about doing it well, it is about having proof that you did it. Across Vietnam, companies are expected to share how they manage their environmental and social impact. But as new requirements emerge, one question is still unanswered. How can businesses produce ESG reports that are truthful and accurate?  

The Real Value of Transparency 

A transparent ESG report is more than a compliance document; it is a critical tool used for communication, risk management, and value creation. This ensures that businesses operate responsibly and are ready to grow in the low-carbon economy.  

However, many companies still rely on fragmented data sources and manual tracking, resulting in human errors. This lack of accuracy can weaken credibility especially when a business’ aim is to enter the supply chain to link to international buyers. 

Fragmented data sources and manual tracking increase the risk of missing information or errors and inconsistent data. (Source: Internet) 

Why ESG-Ready Reporting matters for local businesses 

As Vietnam goes deeper into the global trade, being transparent becomes compulsory. More exporters and service providers are starting to get requests for ESG reports to see if they are in line with frameworks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).  

For Vietnamese businesses, having ESG-ready reports supports: 

• Meeting buyer expectations and staying eligible for international contracts. 

• Accessibility to green finance and sustainability linked loans. 

• Building brand credibility among investors and stakeholders. 

• Preparation for future regulations, including the path to local sustainability reporting standards. 

In short, transparent reporting helps businesses be more reputable and have more opportunities in the market. 

VertZéro support Local Businesses ensure transparent emissions data, increasing market opportunities

VertZéro is a greenhouse gas inventory software which helps businesses to measure, report, and generate reports, #MadebyFPT. The integrated module integrates Scope 1-2-3 emissions and other data across the different industries into one whole system. VertZéro ensures that every data point is backed by a source trail and aligned with international frameworks, meaning each data has its own trial of source and way of verification, eliminating the manual work of auditing.  

VertZéro supports local businesses in ensuring transparent emissions data, increasing market opportunities. 

With VertZéro, local businesses can streamline greenhouse gas (GHG) data collection across facilities and suppliers, generate emission reports aligned with both international and local standards, reduce reporting time, and improve data accuracy – a crucial foundation for broader ESG reporting. Lastly, VertZéro saves sustainability managers the effort of putting together evidence when external reviewers request proof. Instead, reports come with built-in validation, giving auditors confidence and businesses peace of mind. 

Turning Transparency into Trust 

Transparent ESG reporting is not just about being compliant with the standards but includes building trust. When investors or board members can see the process of collecting data and how the impact is measured, their confidence in the business grows. 

VertZéro helps to turn that transparency into an advantage for many local businesses, allowing them to transition from manual reporting to measurable, verifiable, and credible sustainability performance. 

Because ultimately, the report is not just about the numbers and having transparency not only shows integrity but is what helps an organization stand out from the rest. 

VertZéro – Helping businesses build GHG emission reports, a key foundation of ESG disclosure, to drive trust, compliance, and sustainable growth.