1) Will there be any costs associated with participating in this project?
There is no participation fee for the training. However, travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered, as the training courses are typically conducted within the participants’ own cities.
2) How long will this project take from start to finish?
The training program will last for 3 days. Afterwards, participants may continue to receive support for up to 6 months, including advisory services, GHG inventory preparation, and connections to technologies or green finance—depending on their interest and engagement.
3) Does this project require any contracts or obligations?
No contract is required. Participants are considered beneficiaries of the project. They are expected to attend the full 3-day consecutive training and provide feedback for project monitoring and evaluation, as well as submit homework/assignment including the decarbonization action plan and GHG inventory report.
4) If a factory reduces energy use (CO₂), who owns the environmental benefits (e.g., carbon credits)?
The project does not issue or certify carbon credits. Instead, it supports companies in calculating their GHG emissions using our digital platform.
5) What are the details of the training schedule, location, language, and duration?
Participants are advised to refer to the official training announcements on our MekongSustain.org website for the latest updates. Specific training locations will be provided in each announcement. The duration of the training is three (3) consecutive days. Sessions will, as general rule, be conducted in English. However, trainings organized in Thailand, Lao PDR and Vietnam shall be conducted in respective local languages namely Thai and Vietnamese. For Cambodia and Myanmar, interpretation into the local languages will be duly provided.
6) What should factory personnel prepare to support the project?
Each participating factory is required to designate two representatives: one from the Operational Level at Environmental/Sustainability Department and one from Management Level.
7) How many days and man-days will consultants spend at the factory during the project?
The training will be conducted at a designated location rather than through on-site factory visits. Post-training advisory support will be available on-demand for up to six months and will be provided via online meetings and on-site technical support once sufficient demand has been identified.
8) If a factory participates, can they withdraw before completing all stages of the project?
It is not advised to withdraw once enrolled. The application process includes thorough screening and multiple confirmation steps to ensure participant commitment. We kindly encourage participants to complete the three-day consecutive training and to implement at least one solution afterward to help accelerate decarbonization.
9) How will factory data be used?
Participating companies may submit their data to generate a GHG inventory report using the project’s digital platform. The data will be used exclusively for monitoring the company’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The information will be treated with strict confidentiality and will not be disclosed to any third parties.
Last updated: September 10, 2025
