Nordic companies committed to building businesses in Vietnam

Nordic companies stepped up and supported Vietnam during COVID-19 troubles

Commenting on the NordCham Business Awards 2021, NordCham Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen said: “Nordic companies are known as sustainable investors, reliable partners, and good corporate citizens. Some of our members have been in Vietnam for decades, making long-term commitments to their staff, companies, and communities. Therefore, despite the difficulties of COVID-19, Nordic companies stepped up and supported Vietnam during these challenging times."

“The NordCham Business Awards gave us a chance to recognise these companies and highlight the positive contribution that our members have made to Vietnam during the fourth wave outbreak. I am proud that we had such tough decisions to make when choosing the winners of each award. This shows the strength of our membership and the character of our Nordic business community.”

The 2021 awards were created to recognise those companies who have done most to innovate, support, and contribute during the fourth wave outbreak.

There were three awards up for grabs, with the following winners announced during the event, in which Home Credit Vietnam was awarded the Best Initiative to Support Vietnam during the Fourth Wave of COVID-19. This accolade recognises the business that has shown great initiative in implementing meaningful and efficient action to support Vietnam during the crisis.

Meanwhile, Orana Vietnam was awarded the Best Management Initiative to Support Workers and their Families prize. This award recognises the business that has shown great commitment to its workers and their families during the fourth wave.

The other, ScanCom Vietnam was awarded Best Green and Innovative Sustainable Business. This accolade recognises the enterprise that has implemented green and sustainable business solutions or reduced its impact on the environment.

Each winner agreed to donate their prize to charitable organisations to support people in-need and sustainable living communities.

The winners (Home Credit Vietnam, Orana Vietnam, ScanCom Vietnam) and the first runners-up of the 2021 Nordic Business Awards (Carlsberg Vietnam, Yara Vietnam, and Scatec Vietnam) will now go through to the EuroCham business resilience awards, competing against other European companies from right across Vietnam. That event will take place on December 3 in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang.

Stig Maasbøl, CEO of ScanCom Group, winner of the Best Green and Sustainable Business award said: “Green and sustainable business will be one of the biggest growth markets of the future as we transition towards cleaner, greener, and more sustainable societies. We are proud to be at the forefront of this trend, and to show how ‘Doing Business the Right Way’ can make a meaningful contribution. More and more consumers are demanding ethical and environmental products, so going green is not just good for business, it is good for the environment too.”