ESG Education & Business

What ESG Education & Business does

ESG Education & Business (ESG E&B) is a Vietnam-based ESG consulting and education firm founded in 2009 under the KEC Vietnam Venture Investment Fund, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with a 9-person core team. The company serves as a "One Stop Solution" for ESG, carbon, and sustainability transformation primarily targeting large Vietnamese manufacturers and exporters that must comply with EU regulations (CBAM, EU ETS Maritime) and international buyer requirements (Ecovadis, GRI, ISO 14064, LEED, EDGE, WELL). Its core service portfolio spans strategic consulting (Net Zero roadmaps, Scope 1/2/3 carbon inventories, ESG ratings), professional training and international certifications (ESG Manager, CGHGA-Pro, LCA-EPD, ETS management), and certification facilitation across agriculture, textile, cement, and green building sectors.

ESG E&B's technology layer rests on an IoT-based Energy Management System (EnMS) built on ISO 50001 with digital twin visualization and predictive analytics for factory assets, a Digital MRV platform leveraging Crystalchain's blockchain for biochar carbon credit traceability, and proprietary tools including a CBAM Calculator for Vietnamese exporters and an LCA-EPD methodology aligned to ISO 14040/14044 and EN 15804. The company derives revenue primarily through professional services engagements (consulting retainers, training course fees on course.esg.edu.vn, certification facilitation), with growing managed-services exposure via Kizai Solution (IoT monitoring deployments) and platform-mediated revenue from CarbonHub Vietnam (carbon credit marketplace), ESGI.VN (ESG-linked sustainable finance with CRIF Risk Score Rating), and EPDHub.

The firm operates an ecosystem of 15+ affiliated units covering investment, carbon trading, sustainability alliance, IoT monitoring, water management, circular supply chain, and regenerative agriculture, supported by exclusive or designated partnerships with international verification bodies (SGS Vietnam, Normec Verifavia, Crystalchain, GCCA, CRIF, Climate Partner, FSC, Synesgy, Earth System). Marquee enterprise clients include VinFast, Japfa Comfeed, Vicem Ha Tien, Yamaha Motor Vietnam, KYB Vietnam, IKKA Vietnam, BIDV, and Fubon Insurance Taiwan.

Name

ESG Education & Business

Legal name

Công Ty TNHH ESG Education & Business

Website

https://esg.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vietnam-based ESG consulting and education firm (founded 2009) providing ESG strategy, carbon management, certification facilitation, and IoT-based energy monitoring to large manufacturers and exporters — anchored by a 9-person core team and a 15+ entity ecosystem including CarbonHub, ESGI, EPDHub, and Kizai Solution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. ESG Training Programs: International certification courses for ESG Manager, GHG Accounting (CGHGA-Pro), ESMS & Sustainable Trade Mechanisms, ETS & Carbon Credit Management, LCA-EPD, and sector-specific certifications. Delivered through dedicated course platform (course.esg.edu.vn).
2. ESG & Carbon Consulting: Strategic consulting engagements for Net Zero roadmaps, carbon inventory (Scope 1/2/3), ESG ratings (Ecovadis, Synesgy), and sustainable business transformation. Includes advisory for financial institutions and large manufacturers.
3. Certification & Verification Services: International certification facilitation including EPD, LEED, EDGE, WELL, Global GreenTag, WeGreen, FSC, and various sector certifications. Includes verification services through partnerships with SGS Vietnam and Normec Verifavia.
4. Smart Factory & Energy Monitoring Solutions: IoT-based energy management and monitoring system deployments for manufacturing facilities. Includes hardware integration, software platform, and ongoing monitoring services. Delivered through ecosystem partner Kizai Solution.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ESG Education & Business is a Vietnam-based ESG consulting, training, and technology firm that advises enterprises on sustainable development strategy, Net Zero roadmaps, carbon inventory (Scope 1/2/3), and international compliance (CBAM, EU ETS, Ecovadis, GRI). It delivers professional certification training (ESG Manager, CGHGA-Pro, ETS Management, LCA-EPD) through a self-serve course platform, facilitates green building and sector-specific certifications, and operates proprietary technology platforms including an ISO 50001-aligned Energy Management System with IoT, an EPDHUB for environmental product declarations, an ESG investment platform (ESGI.VN), and CarbonHub Vietnam for carbon credit trading with digital MRV.

Product overview

ESG Education & Business (ESG E&B) operates a comprehensive one-stop ESG and sustainability solutions portfolio spanning consulting/advisory, professional training and certification, carbon management services, and technology-enabled platforms. The core advisory practice covers sustainable development strategy, green transformation, and carbon management consulting, complemented by professional training programs (ESG Manager, GHG Accounting, ETS Management, LCA-EPD, ESG/ESMS) and international certifications across agriculture, textiles, food safety, and cement sectors. The company also operates proprietary technology platforms including the Energy Management Platform (EnMS) built on ISO 50001 for IoT-based factory energy monitoring and optimization, EPDHUB for LCA-EPD environmental product declaration management, ESGI.VN for ESG-linked sustainable finance, CarbonHUB Vietnam for direct carbon credit trading with digital MRV, and Forest2Carbon for reforestation carbon credit generation. The ecosystem also includes green building advisory (LEED, EDGE, WELL), carbon neutral certification, CBAM audited reporting, renewable energy certificates, and ESG rating services (Ecovadis, Synesgy) — all unified under a 2023-established ecosystem structure designed to serve as a One Stop Solution for green transition and Net Zero for Vietnamese factories and corporations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESG Investment (ESGI.VN): ESG Investment platform - sustainable finance development program with CRIF Risk Score Rating
• CarbonHub Vietnam
• EPDHub
• WeGreen
• Mekong Biochar Initiative (MBI)

Products and services

• Sustainable Development Strategy & Green Transformation Advisory Advisory services for sustainable development strategy and green restructuring, helping Vietnamese factories and corporations navigate the green transition toward Net Zero and ESG compliance.
• ESG, ESMS & Sustainable Trade Mechanism Training Comprehensive international training program covering ESG principles, Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS), and sustainable trade mechanisms, leading to certification recognized by ESG Education & Business. Delivered through the course.esg.edu.vn platform.
• ETS, Carbon Emissions & Carbon Credit Management Training Professional training program on Emissions Trading System (ETS) management, carbon emissions accounting, and carbon credit mechanisms for practitioners.
• ESG Manager International Certification International certification program for ESG Managers, validating competency in environmental, social, and governance principles and their practical application in business strategy.
• Professional GHG Accounting (CGHGA-Pro) Professional certification in greenhouse gas accounting, training professionals to inventory, verify, and report GHG emissions according to international standards including ISO 14064 across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
• LCA-EPD Environmental Product Declaration Services Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) consulting services to measure and disclose the environmental impact of products across their full lifecycle, compliant with international EPD standards (ISO 14040/14044, EN 15804).
• EPDHUB Dedicated EPD certification hub platform operated by ESG Education & Business for managing and publishing LCA-EPD data and environmental product declarations for Southeast Asian companies.
• Energy Management Platform (EnMS) IoT-based energy management system built on ISO 50001 standards, providing real-time energy consumption monitoring, emissions tracking, digital twin visualization, predictive analytics, and automated optimization across factory and industrial park operations.
• Smart IoT Factory Management Ecosystem End-to-end IoT ecosystem for smart factory management enabling digital transformation and Net Zero achievement, including energy monitoring, operational parameter tracking, environmental monitoring, preventive maintenance, and AI-powered anomaly detection for manufacturing facilities.
• Green Building Certification Advisory (LEED, EDGE, WELL, Green Label Singapore) Advisory and verification services for green building certifications including LEED, EDGE, WELL, and Green Label Singapore, provided in partnership with SGS Vietnam.
• CBAM Audited Reporting Verified CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) reporting and consulting services to help Vietnamese exporters meet EU CBAM compliance requirements for carbon-intensive imports.
• Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Advisory Trusted Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) advisory services helping companies develop, register, and trade RECs to demonstrate clean energy consumption and meet RE100 commitments.
• Ecovadis Sustainability Rating Advisory Advisory and support services for Ecovadis sustainability rating assessments, helping companies improve their ESG performance scores and sustainability standing.
• Synesgy Global Audited ESG Certificate Global audited ESG certification via the Synesgy platform in partnership with CRIF, providing internationally recognized ESG compliance verification leveraging CRIF's GRI licensing.
• Carbon Neutral Certification Advisory Carbon neutral certification advisory based on Climate Partner's 5-step process, guiding companies from carbon footprint measurement through offsetting and certification for products, services, and operations.
• ESG Investment Platform (ESGI.VN) ESG investment platform providing sustainable finance development programs integrated with CRIF Risk Score Rating, enabling ESG-linked investment matchmaking and financial risk assessment for Vietnamese companies.
• CarbonHUB Vietnam Direct carbon credit offset platform with comprehensive MRV infrastructure covering the full carbon removal lifecycle: project development, project validation, registration, credit issuance, and carbon credit trading.
• Forest2Carbon Reforestation and forest carbon credit project enabling individuals and organizations to achieve carbon neutrality through tree planting and forest carbon credit generation.
• WeGreen Sustainable Production Certification Proprietary sustainable production certification program developed by ESG Education & Business, recognizing companies achieving sustainability standards in manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 EPD certifications published for Vicem Ha Tien — first in Vietnam's cement industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crystalchain (France)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 October 2025Exclusive strategic partnership to bring digital MRV technology and international-standard carbon credit platforms to Vietnam. Crystalchain provides blockchain-based dMRV platform for biochar carbon credit projects, enabling transparent tracking and verification. Partners collaborate on end-to-end carbon credit services including feasibility assessment, registration, automated monitoring, and third-party verification following Puro.earth, CSI, Isometric, and Rainbow standards.
• SGS VietnamcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 August 2025Strategic partnership for green building consulting and certification (EDGE, WELL, LEED IAQ). SGS Vietnam provides third-party verification services for green building certifications, leveraging ESG E&B's local expertise and market access.
• Normec Verifavia and Normec QS (Normec Group)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 July 2025Partnership with two organizations of Normec Group for ESG verification, CBAM reporting, and EU ETS Maritime compliance. Normec Verifavia provides emissions verification services; Normec QS offers quality and sustainability assessment. Jointly organized events to support Vietnamese exporters with ESG, CBAM, and EU ETS requirements.
• GCCA (Global Cement and Concrete Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2025Designated by GCCA as operating partner for Low Carbon Ratings system in Vietnam. Implements GCCA's EPD tools and carbon rating systems for cement and concrete industry. Strategic collaboration to promote sustainable development in Vietnam's cement and concrete sector.
• EPD Southeast AsiacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to establish new benchmarks for LCA & EPD in Southeast Asia. Collaborates on environmental product declaration services, methodology development, and capacity building for sustainable product assessment across the region.
• EPDHUBcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for LCA-EPD data infrastructure in Vietnam. EPDHUB provides the digital platform for EPD registration and publication, integrated with ESG E&B's consulting methodology to deliver end-to-end EPD services.
• CRIF (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ESG risk scoring and sustainable finance development in Vietnam. CRIF provides the ESG Risk Score Rating through the ESGI.VN platform, and ensures GRI Licensing compliance for ESG assessments. Supported Tran Chau Group in achieving GRI-based ESG Ranking Score Level A (Excellent).
• Climate Partner (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for carbon neutral certification and 5-step carbon neutrality process in Vietnam. Provides international carbon credit methodology and Climate Partner certification for companies pursuing Net Zero. Jointly deployed carbon neutral guidance for TTC Solar Energy.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote sustainable forest management and FSC ecosystem services in Vietnam. ESG E&B officially authorized by FSC to advance sustainable forest management and certified ecosystem services. Organized symposium on FSC forest ecosystem services implementation in Vietnam.
• Synesgy (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Global Audited ESG Certificate platform in Vietnam. Synesgy provides the digital ESG assessment platform with CRIF's GRI Licensing validation. Delivers audited ESG certification services for enterprises and supply chains.
• Earth System (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership to develop advanced biochar system based on The Charmaker technology, aiming toward circular economy and biochar carbon credits in Vietnam. Combines Earth System's thermal pyrolysis technology with ESG E&B's market expertise and ecosystem.
• Kizai SolutioncoreTechnology or IntegrationStartup in ESG E&B ecosystem providing IoT-based industrial monitoring and smart factory solutions. Deploys energy management systems, equipment monitoring, and operational optimization for manufacturing clients including Yamaha Motor Vietnam, KYB, IKKA, Meiko, Enkei, and Tsuchiya TSCO.
• YCP ConsultingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership with ESG E&B and ESG & Sustainability Alliance (ESGA) to support Vietnamese enterprises in accessing global green finance and sustainable supply chains. YCP provides consulting expertise and international network for market expansion and green financing.
• IGSC (Institute of Global Sustainable Certification)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to advance sustainable development and certification services globally. Collaborates on certification standards and best practices for ESG compliance.
• Vietnam Circular Supply Chain Alliance (VCSCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance member in the ESG ecosystem for circular economy and supply chain sustainability. Successfully completed first pyrolysis system deployment. Manages exclusive distribution of Sidsa waste pretreatment system through VCSCA circular supply chain.
• ESG & Sustainability Alliance (ESGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore ecosystem member under ESG E&B umbrella. ESGA serves as the sustainability alliance hub, coordinating with YCP Consulting, GCCA, FSC, and other partners to deliver comprehensive ESG solutions.
• ESGI - ESG Investment Platform (esgi.vn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore ecosystem member — ESG Investment platform providing sustainable finance development program together with CRIF Risk Score Rating. Enables enterprises to access green investment and financing through verified ESG credentials.
• CarbonHub Vietnam (carbonhub.vn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore ecosystem member — carbon credit trading platform providing NetZero carbon pathway services. Supports carbon market development and credit trading for enterprises pursuing carbon neutrality.
• Water Network (waternetwork.vn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem member focused on water management and environmental solutions for industrial clients.
• Regenerative Agriculture VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem partner for regenerative agriculture and Mekong Biochar Initiative (MBI). Positioning Vietnam as Southeast Asia's Biochar Carbon Credit Hub. Collaborates on agricultural carbon credit development.
• Everforest VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem partner for forestry and Forest2Carbon projects. Supports tree planting and forest carbon credit initiatives for organizational carbon neutrality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Climate Partner: Germany-based carbon neutral certification and climate action provider partnered with ESG E&B to deliver 5-step carbon neutrality processes in Vietnam. Directly comparable as a carbon neutral advisory and credit provider serving enterprises pursuing Net Zero, with overlapping offerings in carbon footprinting and offset certification.
• Normec Verifavia: Aviation and shipping emissions verification specialist within the Normec Group, partnered with ESG E&B for CBAM and EU ETS Maritime compliance in Vietnam. Directly comparable as a specialized verification provider serving Vietnamese exporters, with overlapping scope in emissions reporting and carbon market services.

Emerging players

• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability consultancy delivering ESG strategy, climate advisory, and sustainable supply chain services with APAC operations. Comparable in service mix (ESG consulting, training, certifications) and target buyer profile (large enterprises pursuing net zero), though typically serving larger multinationals.
• South Pole Group: Global climate solutions provider offering carbon credit development, GHG accounting, and net zero strategy with presence in Southeast Asia. Comparable on the carbon advisory and credit monetization side of ESG E&B's portfolio, particularly relevant as Vietnam's voluntary carbon market matures.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Vietnam: Global TIC company with Vietnam presence providing ISO 14064 GHG verification, EPD, CBAM, and ESG assurance services. Directly competes with ESG E&B on verification and certification work while also being a potential partner; larger scale and brand recognition pose disintermediation risk.
• SGS Vietnam: Global testing, inspection, and certification major with direct Vietnam operations offering EPD verification, CBAM reporting, LEED/EDGE/WELL certification, and ISO 50001 services. Listed as a strategic partner of ESG E&B but also a competitor in verification and green building advisory, with much larger global scale and direct issuer status.
• Deloitte Vietnam (Sustainability & Climate practice): Big Four advisory with Vietnam operations delivering ESG strategy, climate risk, TCFD/CDP reporting, and sustainable finance advisory. Competes for enterprise sustainability mandates at the upper end of ESG E&B's customer base (BIDV, large manufacturers), with substantially deeper resources and global methodology libraries.
• KPMG Vietnam (Sustainability Services): Big Four firm with Vietnam ESG/climate practice covering GHG inventory, sustainability reporting, CBAM readiness, and ESG assurance. Directly comparable on enterprise ESG advisory for large Vietnamese corporates, with stronger audit and assurance heritage that ESG E&B lacks.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability consulting firm with deep Asia-Pacific operations covering EHS, climate change advisory, EPD/LCA services, and ESG due diligence. Competes with ESG E&B on industrial decarbonization mandates for multinational manufacturers operating in Vietnam, particularly relevant for IKKA/Yamaha/KYB-type factory engagements.
• TÜV SÜD Vietnam: International certification body operating in Vietnam offering ISO 14064, ISO 50001, ESG assurance, and sustainability certification services. Comparable on verification and certification facilitation, with deeper global brand reach and established relationships with multinational manufacturers in Vietnam.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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