transforming energy in the race against climate change

Transforming energy in the race against climate change

Vietnam has set itself ambitious goals when it comes to climate neutrality, yet current schemes are being deemed insufficient by energy experts, who are now recommending following Europe’s framework for energy transition and carbon neutrality.
paying closer attention to low carbon emitting groups

Paying closer attention to low carbon-emitting groups

Paying attention to reducing greenhouse gases will be an urgent requirement for enterprises in Vietnam, in the context that the government is eager to issue policies to realise the commitment to reach net zero. In March 2021, the Politburo and the National Assembly reaffirmed Vietnam’s desire to become not only a more modern, industrialised economy, but also a key part of the global supply chain, and to get more of its working citizens firmly in the middle-income bracket.
vietnams dedicated path to net zero emissions

Vietnam’s dedicated path to net-zero emissions

Vietnam could make great strides in absorbing and leveraging new technologies as it transitions to a green economy, but it also faces major challenges related to financial, technical, and policy procedures. Rui Ludovino, first counsellor of Climate Action, Environment, Employment, and Social Policies at the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Van Nguyen about the country’s journey to a greener economy and cooperation with the EU.
huawei innovates nonstop to build greener world

Huawei innovates nonstop to build greener world

ICT innovation leader Huawei is committed to building green ICT infrastructure, accelerating the development of renewable energy, improving energy savings, and reducing emissions in a wide range of industries, all with the hope of promoting sustainable development within society at large.
seagate deepens sustainable datasphere commitments

Seagate deepens sustainable datasphere commitments

On April 22, Seagate Technology Holdings, a company for mass-data storage infrastructure solutions, pledged to power its global footprint with fully renewable energy by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
lego group pins high hope on vietnam project representative

Lego Group pins high hope on Vietnam project: representative

Lego Group pins high hope on its project in Vietnam as this will be the first carbon neutral factory of the Danish firm across the world and its second in Asia, a high-ranking official of the Danish toy production company has said.
ns bluescope vietnam announces its responsible sourcing strategy for the 2022 2030

NS Bluescope Vietnam announces its Responsible Sourcing Strategy for the 2022-2030

NS BlueScope Vietnam organised the Responsible Sourcing Forum on April 15 to announce its Responsible Sourcing Strategy for the 2022-2030 period to address climate change as well as introduced case studies demonstrating reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and dealing with climate change.
frasers property vietnam commits to net zero carbon future on earth day

Frasers Property Vietnam commits to net-zero carbon future on Earth Day

On April 22, Frasers Property Vietnam announced it is on track locally to become a sustainable business by meeting its commitment to become a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050.
organisations supporting low carbon agriculture

Organisations supporting low-carbon agriculture

With its strong commitment to the world to achieve net-zero emissions over the next few decades, Vietnam is cooperating with some international organisations on initiatives for low carbon imprints in the agricultural sector - one of the biggest emitters in the country.
climate core of ifc investment in vietnam

Climate core of IFC investment in Vietnam

During his visit last week to Vietnam, Alfonso Garcia Mora, International Finance Corporation’s vice president for Asia-Pacific, talked with VIR’s Linh Le about Vietnam’s transition to a private sector-led low-carbon economic growth model and the business opportunities that this shift could generate.
vital support urged for climate fight

Vital support urged for climate fight

Vietnam is being warned again about the daunting difficulties faced by climate change, which will need massive resources for developing a greener economy, with lower carbon imprints.
shell appeals dutch ruling on slashing carbon emissions

Shell appeals Dutch ruling on slashing carbon emissions

Energy giant Shell said Tuesday it had filed an appeal against a Dutch ruling to slash by 45 percent its worldwide aggregate carbon emissions by 2030.
myanmar promotes production of hybrid electric cars

Myanmar promotes production of hybrid electric cars

To reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, Myanmar has begun the production and selling of new-energy vehicles, including hybrid electric cars, according to Xinhua news agency.
management accountants crucial to reduce businesses carbon footprints

Management accountants crucial to reduce businesses' carbon footprints

Management accountants are crucial to supporting and implementing these goals, and their expertise will contribute to decision-making and drive performance towards key milestones, according to a statement released by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
eu nations ready to support asean in green development

EU nations ready to support ASEAN in green development

As the European Union and ASEAN strengthen ties via a new biennial trade and investment programme, Vietnam is also closely working with the EU to further cooperation, while the country’s journey to a low-carbon economy is also receiving major assistance from the bloc.