In a landmark achievement for Vietnam's urban development sector, Vinhomes Green Paradise - Can Gio has been awarded the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification by the World Council on City Data (WCCD). This certification, based on the international standard for smart city indicators, marks a significant step toward the project's goal of becoming the first mega urban development in Vietnam to achieve full smart city certification, setting new benchmarks for sustainable urban development globally.
The certification recognizes the substantial progress Vinhomes Green Paradise has made in its smart city development, aligning with international standards. WCCD acknowledged that the project has achieved remarkable progress in design, planning, and development strategy. The Interim Custom Certification serves as an important foundation for the project as it advances toward Full Certification upon commencement of operations. This milestone follows a comprehensive assessment conducted by WCCD, utilizing a customized indicators framework specifically developed for greenfield development projects, incorporating the core principles of ISO 37122.
Dr. Patricia McCarney, President & CEO of WCCD, stated: "This certification recognizes Vinhomes' long-term vision and commitment to developing a smart, sustainable, and future-ready urban model. The project is now equipped with a powerful baseline of data designed to propel success, providing a strong foundation for year-over-year monitoring of development goals in smart urban governance, infrastructure, technology adoption, and sustainability." She added that this is a global first, setting a new precedent for greenfield developments worldwide.
Mr. Chulse Oh, Head of AX Group at Korea Management Association Consultants (KMAC), commented: "The award of the WCCD Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification marks an important milestone in realizing the vision of a world-class smart city in Vietnam. KMAC will continue to support the project in developing smart city solutions and implementation strategies."
Vinhomes Green Paradise benefits from a unique geographical setting, overlooking the Can Gio Sea and adjacent to the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, which spans over 75,000 hectares. The development features a total area of 2,870 hectares with a construction density of only 16%. Vinhomes is pioneering the project under its enhanced ESG++ model, structured around five pillars: Environment, Social, Governance, Regeneration, and Climate Adaptation. Upon full operation, the entire urban management system will be greened, with goals of utilizing 100% clean electricity from renewable sources and achieving 100% net-zero emission transportation. The project also emphasizes biodiversity conservation and ecosystem regeneration, aligned with Ho Chi Minh City's climate adaptation strategy.
To support these efforts, a Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund will be established to finance research, restoration, and long-term resilience initiatives, with a key focus on regenerating the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem. With its pioneering ESG++ vision, Vinhomes Green Paradise has also become the first Official Participant in the "7 Wonders of the Future Cities" campaign initiated by New7Wonders.
The award of the WCCD Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification further reinforces Vinhomes Green Paradise's pioneering vision in advancing a smart and sustainable urban model that meets international standards, progressing toward becoming a benchmark future city for the region and the world.
