Citi Vietnam planting trees as part of community goals

June 27, 2024 | 18:59

(0) user say

Citi celebrated its 19th annual Global Community Day (GCD) in June, a yearly campaign aimed at serving communities worldwide through volunteer campaigns.

Citi Vietnam planting trees as part of community goals

In Vietnam, the bank returned to in-person volunteering in full force for the third time post-pandemic, organising two tree-planting events in June.

Citi employees recently planted over hundred trees for Binh Thanh Primary and Secondary School in Long An province and Duy Hai Ward Secondary School in Ha Nam province. This initiative aligns with the Vietnamese government’s project of planting one billion trees within five years.

“Citi’s Global Community Day is special. We bring together employees with their families to work on an important social cause and to set an example. Our tree planting campaign is in line with our climate strategy, including Citi’s commitment to net-zero emissions and a green future,” said Ramachandran A.S., country officer and banking head of Citi Vietnam.

On this occasion, Citi Vietnam employees also collected thousands of new and old books to establish libraries at the schools.

In July, Citi also held two annual blood donation campaigns in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to generate wider awareness of blood donations.

Globally, last year, over 70,000 volunteer engagements took place across 83 countries and territories where Citi is present.

It is not just about the numbers though, it is about the dedicated efforts of Citi employees who work alongside families and friends to drive positive change in the communities. This collaborative spirit makes Global Community Day of Citi’s special.

Citi Vietnam receives CSR Award from AmCham

Citi was honoured by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham) for its outstanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes.

Citi Vietnam recognised as Best Corporate Bank and Best Sustainable Bank for 2024 by FinanceAsia

Citi Vietnam has been named Best Corporate Bank and Best Sustainable Bank at the FinanceAsia Awards.

Carbon market to scale investment required for climate finance

Vietnam is making significant progress in creating a carbon trading market. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s proposed roadmap, the country will start piloting a carbon credit exchange by 2025 and is expected to begin official operations from 2028.

By Vy Bui

What the stars mean:

★ Poor ★ ★ Promising ★★★ Good ★★★★ Very good ★★★★★ Exceptional