Time: 13:30 - 17:00, Thursday, June 29, 2023
Venue: Reunification palace, 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1, HCMC
With the participation of leaders from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and senior leaders of more than 300 local and international enterprises, financial institutions, research organizations ...
SESSION 1: EQUALITY POINT OF ECONOMY - ENVIRONMENT
BUINSESS LEADERS FROM PWC, HSBC, VINACAPITAL, UOB
Enhancing ESG inner strength for the Board of Directors
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The coming years are important to enhance the capacity of corporate board members to keep
up with the global game. Accordingly, businesses that want to export to the European market
must meet more than 30 ESG criteria from input materials. Consumers are also shifting,
prioritizing products with high ESG content… Policymakers and business leaders can build an
ecosystem that balances economic benefits and sustainable development.
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Local and foreign companies (operating in manufacturing, real estate, finance sectors, etc.)
share their experience in ESG practice.
Green finance opens door for green growth
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For Vietnam, green growth is towards economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
It is not only an inevitable choice, but also an opportunity for Vietnam to become a pioneer in
the region.
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Large investments for ambitious environmental and ESG targets put pressure on businesses as well
as policymakers. Will green finance be an answer to this pressure?
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More and more suppliers of multinational companies can invest, lend or mortgage at cheaper
rates if they can prove ESG activity with clear data and facts. Every product launched by many
banks is being viewed from a sustainable perspective.
SESSION 2: PROMOTING NET-ZERO BUSINESS MODELS
BUSINESS LEADERS FROM UNILEVER, VINAMILK, DKSH, COTECCONS, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
The commitments of the Government and business community to meet carbon reduction
targets, an important part of ESG. A real transition to net zero requires a systemic change,
along with a complete transformation of the way we produce and consume.
Experience exchange/comparison/challenges/advantages/suggestions
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Industry status, supply and demand of the market, industry emission status, emission reduction
targets, typical decarbonization projects, opportunities and challenges in the sector's carbon
emission reduction/decarbonization.
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Projects and ideas to reduce carbon emissions that help Vietnam achieve net zero goal.