HO CHI
MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Vinamilk, Vietnam's leading dairy company, announce that
its Vietnam Beverage Factory has attained international
certification for Carbon Neutrality (PAS 2060:2014) from the
British Standards Institute (BSI). Achieved 3 Carbon Neutral Units
within less than a year of announcing the action plan Vinamilk
Pathways to Dairy Net Zero 2050, this demonstrates the company's
commitment and remarkable progress in sustainable practices.
A step further of Vinamilk to Net Zero goal
Established in 2010, Vinamilk's Vietnam Beverage Factory
produces over 282 million items annually. The factory's
certification confirms the neutralization of 3,410 tons of CO2e
emissions, achieved through emission reductions in production and
investments in forest funds to absorb greenhouse gases. Through the
adoption of green energy and advanced technologies, the factory
sources over 92% of its energy consumption from clean, renewable
sources, resulting in a 30% reduction in emissions.
This notable milestone underscores Vinamilk's dedication to
sustainability, as the company now has a total of three certified
facilities (including Nghe An Dairy Factory and Nghe An Dairy
Farm). Together, these facilities offset 21,000 tons of CO2
emissions (scope 1 & 2), equivalent to the impact of
approximately 2 million trees.
"We are actively integrating eco-friendly technologies,
transitioning to green energy, and adopting circular economy
principles to develop factory models that are not only modern and
of international quality, but also increasingly sustainable. With
the unwavering determination of our Board of Directors and the
positive commitment of our employees, Vinamilk is committed to
further reducing the carbon footprint of each product for
consumers," said Mr. Le Hoang Minh,
Production Executive Director and Head of the Net Zero Project at
Vinamilk.
From plan to impactful actions
Through Vinamilk Pathways to Dairy Net Zero 2050, the company is
actively implementing projects to reduce its carbon footprint
following 8 key pillars: Sustainable sourcing, Green &
Renewable energy, Low-emission packaging, Low-carbon product
development, Eco-friendly Logistics, Carbon sequestration,
Sustainable consumption & Circular economy and Commitment to
stakeholders.
"By conducting a comprehensive inventory and thorough assessment
of emissions, businesses can gain the necessary insights to create
a systematic roadmap for emissions reduction and neutralization. As
the consulting firm responsible for verifying these practices at
various Vinamilk factories, we believe their initiatives can serve
as a model for companies striving for sustainability and
contributing to Vietnam's Net Zero
goal," said Mr. Le Duyen Anh,
General Director of BSI Vietnam.
Furthermore, Vinamilk is establishing large-scale carbon
sequestration initiatives, including expanding green tree funds at
farms and factories, preserving over 1,000 hectares of forest in
Laos, and promoting tree planting
through the Vinamilk Net Zero Forest project. This includes a joint
effort with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to
reforest 25 hectares of mangrove in Ca
Mau Province.
Recognized by the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024
as the winner of the Green Leadership category, the Vinamilk
Pathways to Dairy Net Zero 2050 program demonstrates the company's
pioneering role in ESG and sustainable development, creating
impactful changes not only for business practices but also for
Vietnam's dairy industry in the
Net Zero journey.
About Vinamilk
Founded in 1976, Vinamilk is Vietnam's leading dairy company, manages 15
farms and 17 factories, supplying up to 250 SKUs in the product
portfolio, exported to 60 countries and regions. It ranks as the
sixth most valuable dairy brand globally, valued at USD 3 billion, and is among the top five
sustainable dairy brands worldwide.
To learn more on Vinamilk's Net Zero 2050 plan, please
visit:
https://www.vinamilk.com.vn/phat-trien-ben-vung/bao-cao/2023/en.html
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