All factories developed by Core5 in Vietnam have achieved LEED green building certification. (Photo: Core5)
Green factories are becoming a basic requirement for major global brands operating supply chains in Vietnam, with low-carbon considerations extending from site selection to water and electricity use.
Vietnam ranked eighth in the 2025 LEED market ranking outside the U.S., released in February by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). A total of 100 projects in Vietnam earned LEED certification, covering more than 2.6 million square meters of gross floor area. The country entered the top 10 for the first time and ranked highest in Southeast Asia.
USGBC said industrial manufacturing and warehousing recorded the strongest growth in Vietnam in 2025, as export-oriented production and logistics facilities drove demand for green buildings.
The trend goes beyond industrial property developers pursuing green building labels. Multinational companies are extending their decarbonization requirements deeper into their supply chains, turning certifications such as LEED from an added advantage into an important requirement for Vietnamese manufacturers seeking international orders.
Unlock the full article to explore three key takeaways:
- Vietnam had 100 LEED-certified projects in 2025, ranking 8th outside the US and first in Southeast Asia.
- A one- or two-point gap in supplier scores can decide whether a factory wins an order.
- LEED Silver adds roughly 2–3% to construction costs; Gold can approach 5%.