UOB recognised among ‘Top 10 Green Services' in Vietnam

The award came in the 'Banking & Finance' category and underscores UOB Vietnam's role as a long-term financial partner in enabling local enterprises to build more resilient, growth models, aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets in response to rising sustainability pressures across global supply chains.

Lim Dyi Chang, country head of Commercial Banking, UOB Vietnam

According to UOB’s 2024 Sustainability Report, Vietnam faces intensifying environmental risks, including record-high temperatures of over 40°C, widespread drought, and recurring flood events, prompting businesses to reassess operational resilience and sustainability priorities.

In response, UOB Vietnam has rolled out a comprehensive suite of green financing solutions tailored to local enterprise needs. These include working capital support for ESG-certified firms, project finance for new renewable developments, and transition financing.

By the end of last year, the bank had supported 19 green finance transactions, aimed at improving resource efficiency, strengthening ESG compliance, and supporting international market integration.

A notable example includes UOB Vietnam’s green trade financing agreement with Nam Viet Corporation (NAVICO) in April 2025, designed to accelerate NAVICO’s Net Zero transition and raise ESG standards across its core export markets in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Lim Dyi Chang, country head of Commercial Banking, UOB Vietnam, said, "This recognition validates our long-term commitment to Vietnam’s sustainable growth journey. We combine green financing with practical implementation support to help businesses navigate ESG challenges and build long-term competitiveness."

UOB Vietnam has set a target to allocate 30 per cent of new loan disbursements to mid-sized enterprises with clear sustainability objectives for 2025.

The bank is also expanding its green finance offerings across renewable energy, sustainable manufacturing, and smart infrastructure, sectors seen as pivotal to Vietnam’s economic transition.

At the regional level, UOB Group’s sustainable finance portfolio surpassed $41 billion by the end of 2024.

The bank has also formally adopted the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, reinforcing its commitment to global environmental transparency and nature-aligned investment frameworks.

This recognition further strengthens UOB Vietnam’s positioning as a strategic partner in Vietnam’s green economy transformation and highlights its contribution to advancing ESG integration across key sectors.

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