On November 18, 2023, the Standing Committee of Long An Provincial Youth Union coordinated with Dow Chemical Vietnam LLC (Dow Vietnam), Maersk Vietnam and Lys Energy Vietnam Company Limited to implement the program "Forest’s Livelihood" in Lam Vien Thanh Nien area, Long An Province. This is a program in response to the "One billion green trees" project by 2025 launched by the Prime Minister to protect the ecological environment, improve landscape, respond to climate change, and social economic development, improving people's quality of life and sustainable development.
Attending the ceremony were Ms. Le Thi Hong Ket - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, President of the Vietnam Youth Union of Long An province, Director of the Provincial Youth Activity Center, Mr. Nguyen Manh Tuong - Deputy Director of the Youth Union of Long An province, Mr. Le Hoang Long - Acting Chairman of Tan Dong Commune People's Committee and more than 100 young people, leaders and employees of all 3 companies.
“We always prioritize implementing community projects with partners to bring greater impact. Tree planting contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, helping to respond to climate change and support for socio-economic development. This mandate aligns with Dow's sustainability goal 2025 to protect the climate, transform the waste and close the recycling loop.” Ms. Nguyen Xuan Kim Phuong, President of Dow Vietnam said.
Also, Ms. Willaume Solène Camille - Regional Director of Lys Energy Vietnam shared "In 2023, our target is to plant 1000 trees across the countries we are operating in. So far we have exceeded this target, however this does not stop us from continuing to contribute to decarbonization."
After the program, these trees will be cared for and managed by Long An province's Thanh Nien Forest Garden.
December 8, 2023: IDH’s worker safety program for the apparel sector, Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative, has achieved a significant milestone by improving the safety of 1 million workers in India, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia. This Initiative was introduced four years ago and has played a crucial role in enhancing workplace safety and promoting responsible industry practices in key apparel-producing countries.
• Improved financing structures and implementation could help drive down the cost of the transition to net-zero in developing economies by nearly 40% • Governments, investors, and financial institutions should work together to develop mechanisms and instruments that can reduce risks and unlock private finance at attractive costs • Policy and regulatory initiatives are needed to help strengthen existing international investment structures
On November 17th 2023, the final round of the INSEE Prize 2023 concluded successfully in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring the Board of Jury, the top 05 projects selected after two rounds of rigorous evaluation, and esteemed guests. This year's contestants showcased numerous impressive sustainable construction ideas, emphasizing meaningful community projects.
Recently, INSEE Vietnam was honored to be one of 40 businesses to receive the "Corporate Social Responsibility" award towards building the sustainable community (CSR Award). This is an annual award organized by Saigon Times Magazine to honor companies that have made many practical contributions to society through meaningful CSR programs, contribute to bringing a better future to the society.
With commitments to supporting the growth of young talents, making contributions to the country's development, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO) has joined Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) in empowering hundreds of young entrepreneurs in rural areas.
AES Vietnam held its Values Day 2023 celebration on November 9, 2023, at the Mong Duong Secondary School in Cam Pha City, Quang Ninh Province. The event saw the attendance of more than 300 people, including local authorities, teachers and students from Mong Duong secondary school, and leaders as well as staff of AES Vietnam.
Tien Giang, November 11th, 2023 - HEINEKEN Vietnam, in partnership with WWF-Vietnam and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development continues to roll out the joint effort for water conservation in the watershed of the Red, Dong Nai and Tien River.
The General Department of Taxation (Ministry of Finance) has just organized the conference "Typical taxpayer appreciation for the period 2020–2022." At the conference, C.P. Vietnam Corporation (CPV) was one of 138 enterprises praised for their positive contributions to the state budget revenue in the period 2020–2022.
On 16/11/2023, the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2023 with the theme: "Developing a National Action Plan to implement the circular economy in Vietnam" was hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with TSCN (Thai Supply Chain Network) and other partners at Marriot Hanoi Hotel in hybrid.
Dow Chemical Vietnam LLC (Dow Vietnam) on October 10, 2023 donated the essential medical supplies to the Emergency and Critical Care Department of Hanoi Medical University Hospital and the Emergency Department of Bach Mai Hospital. This donation project was implemented by the Project Office of the Resources Exchange International Organization (REI) in Vietnam through the connection of the People's Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) with Dow Vietnam.
