In late April, the factory of BAT Vietnam in Dong Nai achieved PAS2060 carbon neutral verification for Scope 1 & 2 emissions carried out by Totum Institute (Brazil). This is a testament to the fact that BAT Vietnam is persisting with its goal of reducing carbon emissions in our direct operatoins to create a sustainable future and protect the environment in Vietnam.
BAT factory in Dong Nai achieves carbon neutrality in the scope of 1&2
To be recognized by the Totum Institute - a reputable organization managing the renewable energy certification system in Brazil, the factory in Dong Nai had to pass strict evaluation and assessment.
With advanced machinery and equipment, BAT Vietnam associates production with sustainability
From 2017, the factory focused on the effective management of energy usage with advanced technology by implementing various projects to reduce carbon emissions including smart chillers, inverters and smart control for air compressor machines, compressed air pressure and LED lighting.
An simple application such as LED light also contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of the factory
In addition, the factory has transformed to renewable energy, using new sources of energy which have lower emissions such as a solar hot water system for the canteen, biomass boiler, rooftop solar power system, and purchased green electricity.
BAT leaders participated in the inauguration ceremony of the rooftop solar power system at the factory
Thanks to this achievement, Vietnam is the fifth operations site in the APMEA region of BAT (Asia – Pacific, Middle East, Africa) recognized for PAS2060 carbon neutrality.
SABECO PROMOTES SOLAR ENERGY TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO EMISSION BY 2050
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.
