Coteccons Green UP Marathon: The race with yourself

Life has many colours, sounds, and shapes, and everyone's destination is different. On the racetrack, there are those who have won the moment they started and dared to surpass their limits, just as Coteccons has pioneered its own path and remained steadfast in its choices.

Over the last two decades, Coteccons has set environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards as one of the key factors on its journey to become the top construction contractor in Vietnam.

The Green UP Marathon - a testament to Coteccons' commitment to the community - aims to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainability. It is more than just a sporting event, the race is a meaningful activity with values consistent with Coteccons' long-term strategy and commitment.

Now in its second year, the Green UP Marathon, called the 2023 Coteccons - Le Phong Binh Duong Half Marathon, took place at VSIP III Industrial Park in Binh Duong

Now in its second year, the Green UP Marathon, called the 2023 Coteccons - Le Phong Binh Duong Half Marathon, took place at VSIP III Industrial Park in Binh Duong, and promoted the environmental spirit by planting 11,000 trees after the race.

Overcoming obstacles and tirelessly striving to reach the finish line lies in the DNA of Coteccons' people on their 19-year journey to become the leading general contractor in the country. Coteccons has left a distinctive mark as a trailblazer on the construction industry with its iconic projects and has aspirations to expand globally with its operations in countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and beyond.

Faced with the challenges in the market, Coteccons continues to strive to make breakthrough changes, like pioneering ESG standards, to enhance operational competitiveness on the international stage

"With our continued efforts and development, Coteccons has achieved success and recognition through prestigious certifications and awards. On our journey to fulfill our mission of changing the societal landscape, we, the people of Coteccons, know that we have already won from the moment we started," shared a spokesperson from the company.

Faced with the challenges in the market, Coteccons continues to strive to make breakthrough changes, like pioneering ESG standards, to enhance operational competitiveness on the international stage.

Concrete actions include the establishment of the ESG Subcommittee, the integration of technology, minimising paper usage, and the application of energy-efficiency solutions with strict controls.

Coteccons' collective efforts have enhanced the group's partnerships. Coteccons has gained the trust and respect from its customers to create buy-in on the path to sustainable development.

Each participant in the marathon is an individual who can spread the corporate culture

Through the 2023 Coteccons - Le Phong Binh Duong Half Marathon, the community was provided with the opportunity to see the true spirit of Coteccons and its people, and their resilience while overcoming challenges. Each participant in the marathon is an individual who can spread the corporate culture, and every step is a journey towards the most positive energy outcomes.

Another marathon journey is Coteccons' ambition to become net zero, and the company hopes to spread positive values to the community and beyond. The Green UP Marathon is a call for partnerships between like-minded visionaries to become fellow travellers on the journey towards sustainable development.

Coteccons reflects on 19-year journey with Binh Duong Half Marathon Amidst a volatile construction landscape, Coteccons' marathon continues unabated, both literally and metaphorically. One might wonder, when a race takes on the essence of a construction company, what fascinating stories might unfold?

Together with Coteccons spreading the spirit of GREEN UP through running steps The freshness, youthfulness, and vibrancy of Coteccons' culture is increasingly evident through various community programmes.

The synergy between Coteccons' ethos and running a marathon As one of the leading construction companies in Vietnam, responsible for building several of the country's iconic structures, Coteccons has revealed the guiding principles that have enabled it to persevere for the past 19 years, despite the hardships and numerous challenges.