Bac Ninh is currently one of the largest industrial manufacturing centers in northern Vietnam, attracting many international technology and electronics corporations.
The presence of major companies within global supply chains has led to increasing demand for high-quality factories, particularly facilities that meet green building and ESG standards in the region.
Recently, KTG Industrial completed and delivered the KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II Phase 1 project, one of the few factories in the area to achieve LEED Gold certification. So what are the key benefits of this certification for FDI enterprises?
Short definition: What is LEED Gold?
According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED Gold is the second-highest level in the LEED green building certification system. This level is higher than Certified and Silver, and only below the highest level, Platinum.
Requirements to achieve LEED Gold
To obtain LEED Gold certification, a project must meet two main requirements:
- Completion of all prerequisites (Prerequisites): These are the minimum mandatory requirements related to environment, energy, water, and materials.
- Point accumulation: The project must achieve between 60 and 79 points by implementing the requirements of optional credits.
How projects accumulate points
Scores are calculated based on multiple evaluation categories, including:
- Efficient use of energy and water.
- Selection of sustainable materials.
- Waste management.
- Indoor environmental quality.
- Innovation factors or regional priority considerations.
LEED Gold is a green building standard with many rigorous criteria
Some notable information about KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II Phase 1
Location
The project is located in VSIP Bac Ninh II Industrial Park, strategically located with strong connectivity to key economic centers, logistics hubs, and major transportation infrastructure in northern Vietnam.
Specifically, the distances and travel times from the project to important infrastructure hubs are shown in the table below:
| Connectivity infrastructure | Location | Distance | Travel time |
| Economic center | Ha Noi | 33 km | 45 minutes |
| International airport | Noi Bai | 21 km | 26 minutes |
| Seaport | Hai Phong | 143 km | 111 minutes |
| Seaport | Cai Lan | 179 km | 141 minutes |
| International border gate | Vietnam – China | 153 km | 153 minutes |
| International airport | Cat Bi | 146 km | 116 minutes |
| International airport | Van Don | 229 km | 173 minutes |
Scale
KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II Phase 1 provides a system of ready-built factories with total leasable areas ranging from 1,360 m² to 43,892 m² (including office space).
The factories are systematically arranged into blocks from A to G, featuring large column spacing that optimizes usable space and creates favorable conditions for the installation of production lines.
The scale and floor areas of KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II Phase 1 are flexible for various production models
Technical standards
Floor load capacity
The project is constructed according to modern factory standards, with a floor load capacity of 2 tons/m² and a concrete floor thickness of 0.2 m, ensuring strong load-bearing capacity and stable operation for machinery and equipment.
The facility meets the needs of FDI enterprises in light industry and technology manufacturing.
Clear height
The factory has a clear height of approximately 8.7 m, helping optimize space for equipment installation and storage systems.
Fire protection system
The factories are equipped with a complete fire protection system, including fire hoses, an automatic sprinkler system, fire alarms, and smoke extraction systems.
Industrial flooring
The floor is finished using a power trowel method combined with a surface hardener, enhancing durability and load-bearing capacity during operations.
Factory roof
The roof system is designed to accommodate rooftop solar power installation, enabling businesses to be more proactive in using renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions in manufacturing operations.
Optimized working environment for employees
The factories are designed with a human-centric approach, featuring an insulation system for the office area to help maintain stable indoor temperatures in hot and humid climate conditions.
A mechanical ventilation system ensures air circulation within the production space, contributing to improved workplace environmental quality for employees.
The project also provides spacious parking areas for trucks, container vehicles, and personal vehicles, enhancing operational efficiency and on-site mobility.
Inside KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II factory (Phase 1)
“Dual benefits” for businesses leasing LEED Gold standard factories
In addition to environmental benefits, LEED Gold standard factories also help businesses optimize costs and improve operational efficiency.
This is why many FDI enterprises view green buildings as a long-term investment rather than merely an initial cost.
Operational cost savings (OPEX)
Thanks to effective thermal insulation design and optimized lighting systems, factories can contribute to reducing electricity costs during operations through solutions such as:
- Water-saving sanitary fixtures that help reduce water consumption in daily operations.
- LED lighting systems combined with natural daylight utilization, helping optimize electricity consumption.
- Roof designs suitable for solar power installation, enabling businesses to implement renewable energy solutions in the future.
Improved labor productivity
A cool and well-ventilated working environment helps improve working conditions for employees.
This not only supports employee health protection but also helps reduce employee turnover and maintain stable productivity.
A well-ventilated working environment contributes to improving labor productivity
Read more: KTG Industrial – Towards a net zero factory
Meeting global ESG standards
Operating in a factory with green building certification helps businesses more easily meet ESG requirements from international partners and investors.
At the same time, this also contributes to enhancing brand credibility within global supply chains.
Why choose KTG Industrial now?
Many FDI enterprises today need to deploy factories within a short timeframe when investing in Vietnam.
Therefore, selecting a project with completed infrastructure and ready for handover can significantly shorten production preparation time.
Currently, KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II Phase 1 has been fully constructed and is ready for immediate handover to tenants.
As a result, businesses can quickly install equipment, arrange production lines, and put their factories into operation without waiting for additional construction time.
KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II project (Phase 1) has been completed
In addition to factory infrastructure, KTG Industrial also provides various support services for businesses.
Through its service platform, tenants can connect with partners in multiple areas such as legal consulting, recruitment and workforce training, logistics, accounting and tax services, as well as information technology services.
This enables FDI enterprises to more easily establish and operate manufacturing activities in Vietnam.
Conclusion
As many FDI enterprises prioritize ESG standards and sustainable production infrastructure, green building certified factory projects are receiving increasing attention.
With the completion of KTG Industrial VSIP Bac Ninh II Phase 1, KTG Industrial adds more LEED Gold standard factory supply to the industrial real estate market in Northern Vietnam.
References
[1] USGBC. (2025). LEED rating system. USGBC. https://www.usgbc.org/leed
