Project:
Pilot Voluntary Carbon Footprint
Assessment Project for Private Sector Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Alignment in Lao PDR
Location:
Vientiane, Laos
Year of Completion:
Sector:
Climate Action and Carbon Management
Project Summary
The National Verified Carbon Footprint Program (NVCFP) is a strategic framework designed to encourage organizations and companies in Lao PDR to voluntarily measure, report, and reduce their carbon emissions. This initiative aims to enhance environmental accountability, promote sustainable practices, and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
As lead consultants for UNDP's Pilot Voluntary Carbon Footprint Assessment Project, we developed a comprehensive suite of carbon assessment tools and guidelines tailored specifically for the Lao business context. Our team conducted successful pilot testing with prominent organizations including Beer Lao, Allianz, Lao Airlines, BCEL, BFL, and Mitrphol, demonstrating the practical application and value of carbon footprint measurement across diverse sectors.
Working closely with both private companies and government ministries, we navigated the challenges of introducing carbon accounting practices in a market where such concepts are still emerging. Beyond the technical deliverables, we created a strategic roadmap for the development of a National Voluntary Carbon Footprint Program in Lao PDR, establishing a progressive pathway that will normalize carbon measurement and reporting for businesses throughout the country in the coming years.
Key Objectives
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Establish a national framework for voluntary carbon footprint assessments.
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Build the capacity of the private sector to measure and reduce emissions.
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Promote sustainable practices and green innovation.
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Support Lao PDR’s transition to a low-carbon economy and alignment with international climate commitments.
Key Objectives
Outcomes
Key Objectives
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A simplified, nationally recognized carbon footprint assessment tool and guidebook for Lao PDR.
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Strengthened capacity among industries to measure and reduce emissions.
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Increased private sector participation in climate action initiatives.
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A clear roadmap for implementing a National Voluntary Carbon Footprint Program in Lao PDR.
Key Stakeholders
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) - Department of Climate Change (DCC)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project Details:
Start Date:
June 2024
Implementing Partner:
Department of Climate Change (DCC), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
Donor:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
SDGs:
End Date:
December 2024
Status:
Completed
