Vinhomes Green Paradise - Can Gio has been awarded the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification by the World Council on City Data (WCCD), recognizing its progress in developing a smart, sustainable urban model. This milestone is a significant step toward becoming Vietnam's first mega urban development to achieve internationally recognized smart city certification, setting new benchmarks for sustainable development globally.
The certification follows a comprehensive assessment based on a customized indicators framework developed by WCCD for greenfield projects, incorporating the core principles of ISO 37122, a leading international standard for measuring smart city performance. Dr. Patricia McCarney, President & CEO of WCCD, stated that the certification recognizes Vinhomes' long-term vision and commitment, providing a powerful baseline of data to propel success and ensure full certification upon operations commencement.
Vinhomes Green Paradise benefits from a unique location overlooking the Can Gio Sea and adjacent to the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. With a total area of 2,870 hectares and a construction density of only 16%, the project is pioneering an enhanced ESG++ model with five pillars: Environment, Social, Governance, Regeneration, and Climate Adaptation. Upon full operation, the entire urban management system will be greened, aiming for 100% clean electricity from renewable sources and 100% net-zero emission transportation.
The project also plans to establish a Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund to finance research and restoration initiatives, focusing on regenerating the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem. This aligns with Ho Chi Minh City's climate adaptation strategy and reinforces Vinhomes Green Paradise's commitment to biodiversity conservation.
This certification further solidifies Vinhomes Green Paradise's pioneering vision, as it has already become the first Official Participant in the '7 Wonders of the Future Cities' campaign by New7Wonders. The recognition underscores the project's role as a benchmark future city for the region and the world.
