Advanced search
Search Results: 167 results for keyword "circular economy".
Unilever leading the charge to build a circular economy across Vietnam
02-03-2020 08:00
The creation of a public-private collaboration to combat plastic waste in Vietnam has been agreed on via the inking of an MoU between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Unilever Vietnam International Co., Ltd., Dow Chemical Co., Ltd. Vietnam, and SCG.
Tetra Pak sustainability efforts in Vietnam pay off
04-12-2019 14:50
The two notable sustainability awards handed out in October and November by the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) and the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) recognised Tetra Pak as a pioneer in promoting sustainability in Vietnam, and affirmed that the company’s efforts are paying off.
SCG: Pioneering for a circular economy
26-11-2019 15:00
A rapidly growing population coupled with continued fast economic growth have been fuelling the rising demand for resources and poses a significant risk of scarcity of raw materials, impacting people’s lives. SCG – one of the leading conglomerates in the ASEAN region – has been pioneering the circular economy in its global business to promote sustainable development for all.
C.P. Vietnam: Sustainability from the very core
26-11-2019 12:54
Catching up with the trend of sustainable development, the leading farming company C.P. Vietnam Corporation has thrown its lot in with Vietnamese farmers, ensuring that its success is shared by partners and consumers alike, while the corporation’s circular economy and social responsibility initiatives ensure life can be green, clean, and equitable for all.
Promoting low-carbon circular economy with a Swedish perspective
14-11-2019 06:40
Forming public-private partnerships is said to be a major solution for the development of the low-carbon circular economy in Vietnam.
Think circular, think HEINEKEN Vietnam
23-09-2019 09:45
Following HEINEKEN Vietnam’s successful participation at the recent National Conference of Sustainable Development (NCSD) 2019 in Hanoi, VIR talked with the company’s newly-appointed managing director Jacco van der Linden to unveil more about the circular economy practices that HEINEKEN adopts and how they can benefit everyone.
PRO Vietnam and MoNRE join hands for sustainable environment
13-09-2019 17:49
Nestlé Vietnam and the members of Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) on September 13 signed an MoU with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to boost the circular economy in Vietnam by reducing, classifying, collecting, and recycling garbage.
Students talk sustainable future at SCG Sharing the Dream ASEAN Camp
03-09-2019 09:52
With a vision of creating collaboration in all sectors in the ASEAN to forge a sustainable future, for the first time, SCG – one of the leading conglomerates in the ASEAN – brought together 73 students from seven countries across the ASEAN for the five-day SCG Sharing the Dream ASEAN Camp 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Long Son Petrochemical Complex to be SCG's model for circular economy
29-08-2019 11:33
Thailand's leading industrial conglomerate SCG wants to turn the $5.4 billion Long Son Petrochemical project in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau into a model for the circular economy.
Adding plastics to the circular economy
28-08-2019 15:00
The plastics industry is a responsible partner to policymakers and other stakeholders, working together to find solutions to the challenges of climate change, energy and resource efficiency, consumer protection, and the circular economy. Miguel Santos, CEO of Green and Circular Economy Investments, writes about going head-to-head with the issue of plastic recycling.
End of the road for bathroom miniatures as IHG goes bulk-size
05-08-2019 17:42
Building on its efforts to reduce plastic waste as part of a broader sustainability agenda, this pledge makes IHG the first global hotel company to commit all brands to removing bathroom miniatures in favour of bulk-size amenities. IHG takes this industry-leading step to remove 200 million miniatures from estate each year.
The risk in ignoring climate change
26-06-2019 09:36
Climate change is forcing some companies to reduce their impacts and vulnerability in order to anticipate, lead, and promote market and public policy developments around the risk of environment problems in business. Miguel Santos, CEO of Portugal’s Green and Circular Economy Investments, writes on effective measures that can turn risks into a competitive advantage.
Nine companies join hands to set up a packaging recycling alliance in Vietnam
23-06-2019 10:28
A coalition of nine leading companies from the consumer goods and packaging industry aims to contribute to a clean, green, and beautiful Vietnam by driving the circular economy and making the recycling of packaging more accessible and sustainable.
Setting course for a circular economy
11-06-2019 08:00
With great efforts already being made to develop its own circular economy, Vietnam may have to create a stronger community of circular businesses with the correct policies, with experiences from the likes of Finland proving this fact. Thanh Thu reports from Finland.
Nestlé awes with sustainability goals
10-06-2019 09:13
Vietnam’s quest towards creating a circular economy is receiving great support from international corporations in the country, most notably the Swiss group Nestlé.
Mobile Version