At Carlsberg, delivering high-quality products and accomplishing social responsibilities are the main priorities. In the three decades of its presence in the Vietnamese beer market, Carlsberg has initiated investments to facilitate the development of Vietnam’s beer industry, as well as to accompany local communities in preserving traditional and cultural values.

In response to the ongoing global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, Carlsberg has taken actions to contribute to the country’s efforts in the fight. Nathaniel Moxom, managing director of Carlsberg Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the highlights in the group’s corporate social responsibility journey in the country, and its future initiatives to bring better living conditions for local people.

Businesses have an increasingly important role to play in securing a sustainable future – and sustainability has always been at the core of Carlsberg’s corporate strategy since visionary founder J. C. Jacobsen established the company in 1847. Nathaniel Moxom, managing director of Carlsberg Vietnam, regaled Bich Thuy with the world-famous brewer’s achievements over its 170-year journey.

Carlsberg Vietnam has granted 4,000 gifts worth over VND1.6 billion ($72,720) for residents who heavily suffered from storm No.10 in four central provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh and Quang Tri in an effort to help them overcome the aftermaths.

Carlsberg Vietnam has announced that its Huda and Huda Gold brand has won three gold medals at the World Beer Awards 2017 (WBA) in the UK, the Berlin International Beer Competition (BIBC), and the Monde Selection in Belgium.

Danish-invested Carlsberg Vietnam is making steps towards reducing the volume of water and electricity used at its breweries as part of its industry-leading sustainability ambitions.

The world’s fourth largest beer producer Carlsberg Breweries A/S completed the sale of its entire holding, equalling a 55 per cent stake, in Carlsberg Vietnam Breweries-Vung Tau JSC, its joint venture with Hanoi Beer, Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Habeco). The stakes were transferred at a yet undisclosed value to Heineken so that Carlsberg can focus on business at the northern market.

Carlsberg Vietnam has officially kicked off a charity campaign to donate VND10 billion ($500,000) to all fishermen in seven provinces in the central of Vietnam, which have been seriously impacted by the recent mass fish death.

Carlsberg Vietnam expects to overtake its rivals in the domestic high-end beer segment by officially introducing its premium international brand, Tuborg to Vietnam.

On the occassion of the 25th Anniversary of Huda, the well-known lager beer produced and marketed by Carlsberg Vietnam, the market leader in Vietnam’s central region, chairman of Carlsberg Group Flemming Besenbacher travelled to Vietnam for the first time to launch the first-ever brewery tour of Carlsberg Vietnam in the central city of Hue. He shared with VIR’s Tay Lan the long journey that led to the success of its big investment in the Huda brand and its commitment to brewing the best and most consistent beer brands in the country.