Accelerating transition to low-carbon society

Accelerating transition to low-carbon society

An environmental, social, governance (ESG) symposium 2024 themed ‘Driving Inclusive Green Transition’ hosted by SCG on September 30 aimed to compile and present key proposals and recommendations for accelerating the transition towards clean energy and a c
Non-fired brick manufacturers struggling with market penetration

Non-fired brick manufacturers struggling with market penetration

Despite being touted as a green and environmentally friendly construction material, non-fired brick manufacturers are facing significant challenges.
ESG paves way for sustainable growth

ESG paves way for sustainable growth

ESG seen as a catalyst for sustainable growth.
Vietnam ESG Initiative 2024: seizing green transformation opportunities

Vietnam ESG Initiative 2024: seizing green transformation opportunities

The Agency for Enterprise Development under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the USAID co-host the 2024 Vietnam ESG Initiative.
Sustainable banks the way ahead for success

Sustainable banks the way ahead for success

Vietnam’s financial sector is increasingly embracing sustainability practices, although challenges like the need for a comprehensive legal framework, skilled personnel, and enhanced data management remain areas for improvement.
Green-led incentives desired by businesses

Green-led incentives desired by businesses

The government is set to enact a series of legal and incentive policies on green growth, offering help for the business community.
Compromising ESG efforts must be averted in Ho Chi Minh City

Compromising ESG efforts must be averted in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City finds itself at a defining crossroads. As the heart of Vietnam’s bustling southern region, the city faces the challenge of navigating its path, aligning industrial expansion with sustainability commitments.
Consideration of ESG tools build up steam

Consideration of ESG tools build up steam

Companies large and small are building partnerships as well as working with relevant authorities to implement environmental, social, and governance considerations into their business operations.
ESG key to sustainable development: conference

ESG key to sustainable development: conference

On November 29, the “ESG - The Key to Sustainable Development” conference, organised by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR), saw the attendance of about 100 guests.
ESG promises must be backed up by genuine progress

ESG promises must be backed up by genuine progress

The importance of environmental, social, and governance criteria (ESG) factors to businesses has been extensively acknowledged. Andrew Chan, Sustainability Strategy & Transformation leader at PwC Asia-Pacific’s Sustainability Centre of Excellence, explained to VIR’s Celine Luu how to address ESG concerns across a broad spectrum of industries.
SCG Chemicals and Long Son Petrochemicals join Vung Tau to plant trees

SCG Chemicals and Long Son Petrochemicals join Vung Tau to plant trees

SCG Chemicals and Long Son Petrochemicals joined Vung Tau People’s Committee to plant 400 trees in the area of Nui Lon in the city.
Becoming a more responsible and green-based enterprise

Becoming a more responsible and green-based enterprise

Over recent years, there has been an increasing focus on responsible business and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance among stakeholders in the global market.
Mobilising a post-pandemic evolution of ESG in Vietnam

Mobilising a post-pandemic evolution of ESG in Vietnam

The acronym ESG - or environmental, social and governance - has been around for a while but has only recently become the business community’s go-to buzzword. Many companies worldwide are now touting their ESG credentials and Vietnamese companies are no different.
Getting to grips with ESG management

Getting to grips with ESG management

Amid rapidly rising global expectations for business to adopt responsible, transparent, and effective sustainable business practices, many companies are struggling to work out what it means to them, what they need to change, and why.
Home Credit Vietnam CEO: Our ESG policy is an evolution rather than a revolution

Home Credit Vietnam CEO: Our ESG policy is an evolution rather than a revolution

“Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is not new to us at all. It is something we have been working on forever. It us part of our DNA since we started doing business,” said Annica Witschard, CEO of Home Credit Vietnam on the releasing of its inaugural ESG Report.