Vietnam’s carbon market is entering a pivotal phase with its pilot Emissions Trading Scheme covering 50% of national CO₂ emissions. Targeting key sectors like power, steel, and cement, the ETS marks a strategic shift toward market-based climate policy, offering both regulatory challenges and emerging opportunities for businesses operating in the region.

The UK’s new ISSA (UK) 5000 standard marks a major step toward credible and consistent sustainability assurance. It strengthens trust in ESG disclosures, raises expectations for data quality and governance, and signals a future where assured sustainability information becomes a core requirement for companies, investors and regulators across the UK market.