Home Credit achieves the Top 100 Sustainable Businesses in Vietnam for three consecutive years thanks to their comprehensive ESG Strategy.
On November 29th, 2024, Home Credit Vietnam was the only consumer finance company to make the list of the Top 100 Sustainable Businesses in Vietnam (CSI 100), an achievement now consistent for three consecutive years from 2022. The announcement ceremony was organized by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD).
Mr. Pham Ngoc Khang (front row, third from the right), General Director of Home Credit Vietnam, receiving the award at the announcement ceremony on November 29 in Hanoi. Photo: Home Credit
The “Sustainable Business” title honors pioneering enterprises that make significant contributions to the sustainable development of the Vietnamese business community and society at large. From nearly 500 business profiles submitted, the organizers conducted multiple rounds of rigorous evaluation and scoring to select 100 enterprises that surpassed 153 indicators.
Mr. Pham Ngoc Khang, General Director of Home Credit Vietnam, stated that the achievement of remaining the only consumer finance company on the list acknowledges the company’s relentless efforts to integrate ESG standards into its business strategy and management.
The announcement ceremony for sustainable businesses in Vietnam 2024. Photo: Home Credit
The company prioritizes responsible finance, risk management, and transparency. Financial literacy initiatives have also been actively promoted through workshops and educational materials, enhancing community awareness about personal financial management.
Home Credit is committed to expanding financial access, particularly for customers who are unbanked or underserved. This aligns with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy of the Government, aiming to improve living standards and stimulate economic growth.
Currently, the company has expanded its network to 16,000 points of sale, a 45% increase compared to 2022. In addition, a digital transformation process enhances customer experience, reduces carbon emissions from business operations, protects the environment, and minimizes resource wastage.
Beyond business operations, Home Credit actively implements social initiatives. The “Home for Life” program has provided funding and financial management training for disadvantaged women. This year, the company collaborated with the Vietnam Women’s Union to distribute green startup capital, organize training sessions, and publish the “Financial Handbook for Women.”
The “Home Love” initiative focuses on supporting underprivileged children, building schools, and granting scholarships to over 1,900 children nationwide. Over the past year, employees have donated more than VND 3 billion to aid the northern region in recovering from “Yagi” typhoon.
Home Love Bus Journey by Home Credit provides essential support to children at a school in Bien Village (Gia Lai). Photo: Home Credit
To achieve this success, Mr. Pham Ngoc Khang emphasized that the sustainable development strategy has always been closely aligned with business objectives - a prerequisite for corporate success. Additionally, the company invests heavily in community projects, creating significant real-life impacts on society, and positively impacting people’s welfare.
This is also a core element in Home Credit’s approach to responsible finance, towards a sustainable community, and which is key to the company’s conquest of the CSI100 award and other global recognition.
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