Nestlé Vietnam, with a strong commitment to reducing emissions, is ready to accompany the business community on this journey.

As the co-chair of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD), Nestlé Vietnam held a workshop with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) themed "Carbon Credit Exchange Mechanism in Vietnam and Roadmap Towards Net Zero 2050 Goal" on November 29.

At the event, businesses were updated on the APEC 2024 Summit, COP29 Conference, and the latest policies in Vietnam aimed at guiding and businesses to develop and implement appropriate plans to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The event was part of the CSI-100 Awards Ceremony, an annual event to honour the top 100 sustainable businesses. 2024 marks the ninth year of CSI-100 and the seventh year that Nestlé Vietnam has been a partner of the programme. Participating in and applying the CSI index set helps businesses measure their achievements and shape sustainable development strategies.

"With a vision to become a global company, bridging local communities and leading in sustainable development, Nestlé not only sets ambitious goals and innovative solutions for itself, but also aims to inspire and support the business community in moving towards a green future, contributing to Vietnam's common commitments," Binu Jacob, CEO of Nestlé Vietnam and co-chair of the VBCSD, said.

"This year, we are delighted to see an increase in the number of businesses participating in the CSI-100 programme, with many taking specific actions to reduce emissions. The selected businesses this year are all companies with commendable and exemplary practices,” he added.

Since the beginning of 2024, Nestlé Vietnam has collaborated with partners to organise numerous training and sharing programmes for businesses, especially those in the company's supply chain, to assess, measure, and reduce GHG emissions. These activities demonstrate Nestlé's commitment to supporting the business community in practising sustainable development, enhancing competitiveness, and expanding into global markets.

At the CSI 2024 ceremony, Nestlé introduced sustainable development initiatives such as transitioning to sustainable agriculture, regenerative agriculture, and circular economy practices in production to reduce GHG emissions throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the company presented an initiative using VR360 virtual reality technology to enhance the experience for attendees. These activities aimed to raise awareness and inspire action within the business community and among consumers.