Since 2000, Ford’s annual sustainability report has tracked the company’s wide-ranging approach to and significant achievements in corporate social responsibility related to climate change, water conservation and air quality, among other issues. — VNS … [Read more...] about Ford recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability
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Coal corporation speeds up implementation of key projects
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Coal - Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) is speeding up investments in key projects to ensure the corporation’s sustainable development in 2021. According to Vinacomin President and CEO Dang Thanh Hai, despite impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, Vinacomin achieved positive results. Last year, Vinacomin produced 38.47 million tonnes of raw coal, imported 9.65 million tonnes, and sold 42 million tonnes. Its 2020 turnover stood at 123.42 trillion VND (5.35 billion USD), exceeding the adjusted target by 1 percent and equivalent to 89 percent of the result recorded in 2019. Profit was 2.6 trillion VND, reaching the target set and equivalent to half of 2019’s figure. Vinacomin contributed 19.5 trillion VND to the State budget during the year, surpassing the target by 2 percent. The corporation also ensured employment and incomes for more than 96,000 employees. This year, Vinacomin plans to … [Read more...] about Coal corporation speeds up implementation of key projects
The “next normal” in business is sustainability
Recently, Schneider Electric has organised the Innovation Summit 2020 which introduces the New Electricity 4.0. What is this about? Today we are on the brink of Electricity 4.0. A convergence of digital and electric, with its scale, scope, and complexity driving a transformation unlike any in history. Digitised power distribution systems are essential to developing resilient, sustainable, and productive buildings and infrastructure of the future. This digital transformation requires us to adopt an outcome-oriented mindset throughout the project lifecycle to meet owner and end-user expectations, minimise risk, and reduce reworks and costs. … [Read more...] about The “next normal” in business is sustainability
Diplomats accompany businesses on the way to global markets
In this new period of international economic integration, Vietnamese representative agencies abroad and businesses should focus their efforts on taking advantage of opportunities offered by free trade agreements (FTAs). A signatory of 16 FTAs, Vietnam is part of a network of free trade areas accounting for 59 percent of the world population and 68 percent of global trade, enabling it to benefit from trade with major economies in the region and the world. … [Read more...] about Diplomats accompany businesses on the way to global markets
Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta
As a small country with a highly innovative sector and the world’s second-largest exporter of agricultural products, and as Vietnam’s second-largest European trade partner, the Netherlands is with Vietnam in every step towards a sustainable food system for the Mekong Delta and together we will solve the challenges for years to come. … [Read more...] about Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta
