In the context of a rapidly developing industrial landscape, balancing economic growth and environmental protection has become essential. The eco-industrial park model is not just a trend, but is becoming a new standard for sustainable development. At TTC IZ, this commitment is clearly demonstrated through every activity, aiming to minimize environmental impact and improve the quality of life for workers and the surrounding community.

A green, clean, and digital business environment is always a top priority at TTC IZ.

Understanding Eco-Industrial Parks Correctly

According to UNIDO's definition, 'An eco-industrial park is a community of manufacturing and service businesses operating together in a common area, aiming to improve economic, social, and environmental efficiency through cooperation in managing resource and environmental issues (including energy, water, and materials)' – UNIDO – Eco-Industrial Parks Programme Framework, 2017.
In Vietnam, Decree 35/2022/ND-CP also clearly states: 'An ecological industrial park is an industrial park in which enterprises participate in industrial symbiosis, implement solutions for efficient resource utilization, cleaner production, and have an environmental management system that meets standards' – according to Clause 7, Article 2 of Decree 35/2022/ND-CP.

Therefore, it can be understood that an eco-industrial park is a model planned and operated based on the principle of industrial symbiosis, aiming for resource efficiency and circular development.

Benefits of industrial symbiosis

Oriented towards the criteria of an eco-smart industrial park, TTC IZ takes the core principle of industrial symbiosis as its foundation, while also aiming for practical benefits for businesses operating in Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park. Some of the benefits of industrial symbiosis that TTC IZ has successfully implemented include:

Tiết kiệm chi phí, tối ưu hiệu quả: Businesses share common infrastructure such as water treatment systems, energy, and logistics warehouses; they can also reuse by-products as raw materials, significantly reducing operating costs.

Currently, TTC IZ operates a centralized wastewater treatment system, ensuring that 100% of wastewater is collected and treated to meet the standards of QCVN 40:2011/BTNMT and QCVN 13-MT:2015/BTNMT before being discharged into the environment, helping investors reduce initial costs for treatment facilities at each enterprise.

Save energy, reduce emissions: Reusing heat, by-products, and utilizing renewable energy sources helps reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

At TTC IZ, two solar power plants have been put into operation, providing a source of clean energy for the production area. In the future, the scale will continue to expand to meet the increasing consumption needs of businesses.

Environmental risk management: Helping businesses meet green standards, reduce emissions, protect the natural environment, enhance brand reputation, and attract international investors.

Specifically, TTC IZ has implemented an automated real-time environmental monitoring system, directly connected to the Tay Ninh Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Data is continuously monitored and reported, helping to control water quality and air emissions to ensure compliance with national standards.

Optimizing supply chain and logistics: Centralized, shared warehousing helps businesses reduce supply chain costs.

With its advantageous geographical location and extensive coverage across Tay Ninh province, businesses can easily transport goods to Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Lai Port, Hiep Phuoc Port, and international border gates within 60-90 minutes. Simultaneously, businesses can easily access the standard warehouse and port system of TTC IZ, operated by TTC Dang Huynh, located in Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park, Tan Kim Expanded Industrial Park, and Tan Hoi Industrial Cluster.

Ben Keo Port in Hoa Thanh, Tay Ninh – one of the two inland waterway ports of TTC IZ

Community development, connecting people.: Creating a safe and healthy work environment while promoting social responsibility contributes to the sustainable development of the surrounding community.

To date, Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park has created more than 35,400 jobs for local workers and those from surrounding areas. Simultaneously, TTC IZ regularly implements community programs, contributing to spreading humanitarian values ​​and promoting sustainable social development.

In summary, for the industrial symbiosis model to operate effectively, it requires close coordination among businesses, workers, and infrastructure management units throughout the industrial park. By participating in the symbiosis model, businesses not only optimize production costs and improve resource efficiency but also contribute to reducing emissions, protecting the environment, and building a sustainable value chain.

From these practical benefits, it can be seen that TTC IZ is gradually strengthening and improving infrastructure, technology, and business connections to promote industrial symbiosis in Thanh Thanh Cong Industrial Park, aiming towards a future model of an ecological, smart, and sustainable industrial park.