On September 20, Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VBCSD- VCCI) collaborated with Group Det Norske Veritas (DNV) – VBCSD’s member - to organise the workshop entitled “Energy Sustainability in the Power Sector”, with the aim of raising awareness of business community about sustainable development in the energy sector.
Cassava is a cash crop that grows predominantly in the upland areas of Viet Nam, where high poverty rates and low soil fertility are common. Total land used for cassava cultivation in the three provinces of Thua Thien- Hue, Quang Binh and Quang Tri in the North Central region of Vietnam amounted to approximately 23,500 ha; with nearly 60,000 rural households cultivating cassava. Nearly 80% of cassava produced in the NC region is sold to retailers or local cassava tapioca starch processing factories, with the remaining volume used as animal feed and for ethanol production.
On August 16, Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) convened a general meeting to introduce to the business community and related organizations the Executive Board, action plan and report on the past period and the Council in general. VBCSD Executive Board also reported to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, Chairman of National Council for Sustainable Development, and role of business community on the implementation of the orientation for sustainable development strategy in Vietnam. Vietnam Business Forum interviewed Ph.D Doan Duy Khuong, VCCI Vice-President and VBCSD Co-chair on the issue. Dang Yen reports.
Human resources play a crucial role in sustainable development in all areas, especially the business sector. Vietnam Business Forum interviews Mr Louis Taylor, General Director, Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Limited, one of the Executive Board members of Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD),
At the meeting, Dr. Vu Tien Loc, Chairman and President of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) stated that “Thanks to the General Meeting, VBCSD’s members will further understand its activities so that they have more active and efficient involvement. Besides, the event is also a chance for other delegates to discover long-term coordination or partnership with VBCSD after they better understand its detailed workplan and strategic plan”.
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) - a VBCSD member - is a global provider of knowledge for managing risk. Our purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. Our core competence is to identify, assess, and advise on risk management, and so turn risks into rewards for our customers. From our leading position in certification, classification, verification, and training, we develop and apply standards and best practices. This helps our customers to safely and responsibly improve their business performance.
VGP – Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Thiện Nhân today in Hà Nội hosted a reception for Mr. Gary Schutz, Co-Chairman of the Việt Nam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD). Deputy Prime Minister said he hoped the Council would realize its action plan on four top priorities including energy, climate change, education, and environment protection by the year end.
On July 22, the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) held a workshop entitled " Business and Sustainable Development " with the aim of raising the understanding of business roles in sustainable development for business leaders, PR managers, sustainable development managers, and communication managers from VBCSD member companies.
Tata Steel is, perhaps one among very few companies in the world, to be blessed with these values at the very moment that it was conceived by Jamsetji Tata, the Founder of the Tata Group in the late 19th Century. A true nationalist, he strongly advocated the development of indigenous industry in India, while at the same time as a conscientious citizen, he upheld the rights of its people to share the wealth created by these enterprises.
Profit maximisation and sustainable development are objectives many companies are trying to gain. This is also an overarching theme of a recent forum entitled "Strategic Management: Short Term View versus Sustainability” held in Hanoi by the Vietnam Holding Limited (VNH) and the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) in a bid to assist business leaders to choose best strategic direction and corporate governance.
