In response to the National Green Growth Strategy in a period of 2021 - 2030, SABECO has been pushing on sustainable initiatives and solutions in business operations to affirm its commitment to bringing out the best of Vietnam as well as enhancing the position of a Vietnamese brand.
On May 15 SABECO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SP Group (SP) to expand the 2nd phase of Rooftop Solar energy system installation and operation at SABECO’s 9 breweries, bringing the total number of breweries adopting solar energy in SABECO to 17 by the end of 2023. This will also support the business’s target to achieve green growth.
Accordingly, SP has been commissioned by SABECO to install and operate the rooftop solar panels, with a maximum output of 10,44MWp (Megawatt-peak) at 9 SABECO’s breweries, including Cu Chi (expansion), Lam Dong, Ha Tinh, Ha Noi, Tay Do, Vinh Long, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Bac Lieu and Quang Ngai. The installment is scheduled to complete and the system is expected to go on full operation by the end of Q3/2023.
A panoramic view of Bia Sai Gon - Quang Ngai brewery, where rooftop solar energy system is installed
This is the extension of 1st phase implementation that kick-started in 2020. SABECO invested more than 107 billion VND into rooftop solar power systems with a maximum output of 9 MWp at Cu Chi, Dak Lak, Phu Yen, Quy Nhon, Song Lam, Khanh Hoa, Can Tho, Soc Trang and Ben Tre breweries.
The supply from solar energy is estimated to efficiently provide almost 23% of electricity consumption at the breweries, amounting to 25 million kWh saving of SAEBCO's electricity, which is equivalent to a reduction of 18,000 tons of emitted CO2 annually, contributing to mitigating the environmental impact and achieving net zero emission by 2050.
Speaking at the Signing Ceremony, Mr. Bennett Neo – General Director of SABECO, emphasized that: “SABECO always seek to implement initiatives and solutions that support sustainable business operations of our company. Over the past few years, we have already embarked on various ESG (Environment, Society and Governance) initiatives through our 4C corporate social responsibility pillars (Consumption, Conservation, Culture and Country). We also have implemented Best Brewery Awards to encourage our breweries to embed sustainability mindset which is consistent with SABECO’s vision and our commitment to National Green Growth objectives for the period 2021-2030”.
The representatives of SABECO and SP Group signed a MoU to expand the 2nd phase of Rooftop Solar energy system installation and operation at 9 SABECO’s breweries
Apart from energy usage, SABECO has implemented various other initiatives to mitigate environmental impact. This includes driving continuous improvement in water usage where SABECO has reduced waste used per litre of beer produced from 5 litres in 2018 to below 3 litres in 2022. In addition to these, SABECO has embarked on plant-based biomass fuel (e.g., rice hulls, sawdust, cashew shell and leaves) usage instead of usingfossil fuel-powered boiler, applying the CIP wastewater treatment system; using sustainable packaging (down gauged our cans, light weighted our carton boxes and bottles) and reusing beer glasses and cans, etc.
SABECO also promotes other sustainability initiatives in surrounding local communities where it operates. Typically, “Light up the Rural”, as part of the 3 years strategic partnership between SABECO and the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, has constructed 34km of solar-powered streetlights in 34 rural areas in 34 provinces across the country, contributing to bringing a sustainable and safe environment to more than 210,000 beneficiary households, and promoting the use of renewable energy. The Project will be expanded in 2023 with more than 39km solar streetlights expected to be installed.
A road equipped with solar-powered lights in Thap Muoi district, Dong Thap province
On the occasion of the 133rd birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2023), in two days from May 18 to 19, 2023, a representative of the Board of Directors of C.P Vietnam Corporation (CPV) participated in the launching ceremonies of 'Eternal gratitude to Uncle Ho' tree-planting campaign and the Prime Minister's program to plant 1 billion trees "For a green Vietnam" in two provinces of Dong Thap and Dong Nai.
Many businesses and locals are involved in the cultivation and purchase of tobacco leaves in Krong Pa, Gia Lai - where BAT has one of the largest leaf-growing areas in Vietnam. This plant has helped 700-800 households earn a better living for many years.
In March, BAT-Vinataba JV visited the leaf-growing area in Gia Lai, one of the largest leaf-growing areas in Vietnam. Along with BAT-Vinataba JV, the trip included representatives from a number of government departments and organizations, such as the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Committee for Management of State Capital, Vietnam Tobacco Association, Vinataba, and other stakeholders.
In March, BAT Vietnam held a ceremony to summarize the “Women’s Empowerment” program and continued to disburse a sponsoring loan for disadvantaged women in Duc Hue District, Long An Province. The successes of the program achieved in 2022 have provided BAT with a strong incentive to continue the program for many years to come, helping disadvantaged women improve their livelihoods.
From 28th to 30th April in Quang Tri Province, Bia Saigon - the leading brand of SABECO will accompany the Vietnamese Culture and Culinary Festival 2023, which is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) with the role of “ Beer of Vietnamese culinary culture”, aiming to support the Vietnam national strategy - establishing the country as an attractive destination in the region.
Ho Chi Minh City, March 28, 2023 – At the 2023 Golden Dragon Awards, SCG was recognized as a Top 50 exceptional Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam and honored as a “Pioneer in ESG Practices”.
For more than 30 years of business activities in Vietnam, C.P. Corporation (CPV) has always focused on practicing the Group's core values of "Three benefits towards sustainability: for the country, for the people and the company" based on responsible business for the community, society, and environment towards sustainability. In particular, the Company always determines the importance of solving plastic waste challenges, as well as planting and caring for trees, and biodiversity conservation.
The Nescafé Tarot Campaign, developed by Nestlé Vietnam in collaboration with Publicis Worldwide, Zenith, and Digitas of Publicis Groupe, has been honored with two acclaimed awards at the SMARTIES Awards Ceremony held during the POSSIBLE Conference & Expo at Fontainebleau Miami, Florida, USA on April 18th, 2023, namely Bronze Prize – Creative: Customer Experience (CX) and Silver Prize – Creative: Personalization.
Aiming to support the community, Mondelez Kinh Do has recently donated used laptops to disadvantaged students through the Pacific Links Foundation. Students who received the donation are those were granted scholarships in the SEEDS (Scholarship to Enhance Education and Develop Skills) program targeting to help 9-grade to graduate students from poor family in the central provinces and GEMS (Girl Empowerment Scholarship) program targeting to support female students and students from the Mekong Delta and South- Central provinces.
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