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URC VIETNAM IS AGAIN AMONGST THE TOP 100 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
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URC VIETNAM IS AGAIN AMONGST THE TOP 100 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES

The efforts in sustainable manufacturing and business over the years have gained URC Vietnam the title of Top 100 Sustainable businesses of Vietnam in 2020

On December 10, 2020, two leading events on sustainable development were held in Hanoi, including the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum 2020 (VCSF 2020) and Announcing Ceremony of Sustainable Companies in Vietnam 2020. The events are opportunity to connect and honour the top businesses with sustainable development efforts in Vietnam. In 2020, the Announcing Ceremony welcomed the Vice President of Vietnam, Madam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh to congratulate the Top 100 sustainable enterprises; while in the Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam also gave direction to the business sector to continue sustainably operating and spread the spirit of sustainable development in the Vietnamese business community.

To achieve this prestigious title, businesses must meet the CSI Index with 127 indicators in 4 areas: sustainability results, competent governance, environmental protection, and sustainable labour practices. Based on the above rating scale, URC Vietnam has continued to be honoured in 2020 from more than 500 enterprises participating in the preliminary round.

(Top row, 10th from left) Mr. Alvin Geronimo, Chief Financial Officer of URC Vietnam, posed with the Vice President of Vietnam, Madam Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (in the middle, first row) and Top Sustainable Businesses

This prestigious award will be the driving force for URC Vietnam to continue to operate and spread sustainable values in Vietnam based on three pillars: environmental and natural resources protection and, human development and quality products.

URC Vietnam representative received award at the announcing ceremony (From left to right: Mr. Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI); Ms. Luong Thi Phuoc Lan, Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs of URC Vietnam, Mr. Vo Tuan Nhan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment)

In terms of environment, in production activities, URC will increasingly optimize the use of water resources, energy resources and waste management. As for the environmental responsibility, URC Vietnam will continue to invest in environmental action as one of the founding members of the Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam). PRO Vietnam's action focus during this period is to increase awareness about waste segregation at source, thereby increasing the recycling rate of plastic waste, developing a circular economy, and make a green, clean and beautiful Vietnam.

Known for its diverse and delicious product portfolio, URC Vietnam continues to ensure the production of safe and quality products that meet international standards to not only serve the domestic market, but also “Made in Vietnam” brands can be exported to strict markets such as the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, ...

In terms of people and community development, inheriting previous successful initiatives, URC Vietnam is committed to continuing to develop employees' lives through creating a healthy working environment and a sustainable corporate culture. In addition, URC also focuses on community development, promoting education and implementing social responsibility initiatives.