


Hanoi, August 22nd, 2025
VCSF over the years

INTRODUCTION
VCSF 2025 is the most important annual dialogue between the business community and the Government of Vietnam on sustainable development, chaired by VCCI with VBCSD as the core organizer. The Forum has been held annually since 2014.
In 2025, under the theme “Sustainable Development in a New Era: Turning Aspirations into Action”, the Forum aims to:
(i) Provide updates on new orientations and policies of the Party and the Government related to sustainable development and the Net Zero target;
(ii) Showcase outstanding sustainable business initiatives and models, promote ESG adoption, just transition, and emission reduction solutions;
(iii) Encourage businesses to shift their mindset and take coordinated actions early in order to enhance competitiveness and integrate more deeply into global supply chains;
(iv) Create a platform for dialogue, networking, and policy recommendations to address challenges and foster cooperation for sustainable socio-economic development.
Forum Program
• Plenary Session: 07:30 – 12:00, August 22, 2025
• Breakout Sessions: 13:00 – 16:30, August 22, 2025
Tentative Agenda
Vietnam Coporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF) 2025
Theme: “Sustainable development in a new era: Turning resurgence aspiration into actions”
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, K5 Nghi Tam, 11 Xuan Dieu, Hanoi
Hanoi, August 22nd, 2025
I – PLENARY SESSION | |
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Time | Content |
7h30 – 8h00 | Guest welcome & Registration |
8h00 – 8h05 |
Video clip |
8h05 – 8h10 |
Agenda and guest introduction |
8h10 – 8h20 |
Opening speech Mr. Pham Tan Cong, Chairman of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) |
8h20 – 8h35 |
Speech: “Party’s guidelines, policies, and strategic breakthrough orientations for fostering rapid and sustainable economic development in the nation’s era of rising” Speaker: Mr. Nguyen Hong Son, Vice Head of Central Policy and Strategy Committee |
8h35 – 8h50 |
Presentation: “Public-private partnership for a prosperous and sustainable Viet Nam” Speaker: Ms. Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Vietnam Resident Representative |
8h50 – 9h05 |
Video clip: “Businesses rising with the Nation towards a green future” |
9h05 – 9h20 |
Key moment celebrating 15th anniversary of VBCSD-VCCI |
9h20 – 9h35 |
Photo session |
9h35 – 9h50 |
Keynote speech Mr. Ho Duc Phoc, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of National Council on Sustainable Development |
9h50 – 10h00 |
Speech: “Green Transformation of Enterprises – A New Driver of Growth and Development in the Private Sector” Speaker: Ms. Trinh Thi Huong, Deputy Director of Agency of Private Enterprise and Cooperation Development (APED), Ministry of Finance |
10h15 – 10h25 |
Speech: “Updates on policy changes in climate change response, environmental protection, and toward a green transition” Speaker: Mr. Nguyen Tuan Quang, Deputy Director of Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment |
10h25 – 10h40 |
Tea break |
10h40 – 10h55 |
Presentation: “Building tomorrow today: How Businesses Fuel National Growth through Youth Empowerment” Speaker: Mr. Binu Jacob, CEO of Nestlé Vietnam, VBCSD Co-Chairman |
10h55 – 11h45 |
Presentation: “Developing and Implementing ESG Strategies to Navigate Volatility” Speaker: Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang, CEO of Saigon Beer Trading Company Limited |
11h45 – 12h05 |
Panel Discussion: “Driving Sustainable Business: Enterprises Moving Forward with the Nation in a New Era of Growth” Moderator: Mr. Nguyen Hoa Cuong, Vice President of Institute for Policy and Strategy Panelists: Mr. Nico Barito, Special Envoy of Seychelles for ASEAN Ms. Ha Thu Thanh, Vice Chair of Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD-VCCI), Chair of Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) Mr. Le Hoang Minh, Executive Director - Production and Head of the Net Zero Project, Member of Management Board, Vinamilk Mr. Vuong Thanh Long, Deputy Head of Treasury Group, Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) Ms. Le Thi Hong Nhi, Head of Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Unilever Vietnam Ms. Do Hoang Anh, Head of External Affairs & Sustainability, British American Tobacco – Vietnam Cluster |
12h05 – 12h10 |
Closing remarks Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh, VCCI Vice Chairman, VBCSD Chairman |
12h10 – 13h30 |
Luncheon |
II – PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSION | |
Time | Content |
13h30 – 13h45 | Guest welcome & Registration |
13h45 – 16h15 |
Breakout session 1: “Driving innovation in ESG strategy formulation and execution amidst uncertainty” Breakout session 2: “Enhancing corporate competitiveness through green transition” |
TENTATIVE AGENDA OF BREAKOUT SESSION 1 – VCSF 2025
“Driving innovation in ESG strategy formulation and execution amidst uncertainty”
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, K5 Nghi Tam, Hanoi
Hanoi, August 22nd, 2025
Time | Content |
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13h30 – 13h45 | Guest welcome & Registration |
13h45 – 13h50 |
Opening speech Ms. Cao Thi Ngoc Dung, VBCSD Vice Chair, BOD Chair of PNJ |
13h50 – 14h05 |
Presentation: "Technology for future: From solutions to execution" Speaker: Mr. David Falcon Adasme - ESG Director, Vinfast |
14h05 – 14h50 |
Panel Discussion: "Innovation Ecosystem for ESG: Strengthening the linkage between business – technology – policy" Moderator: Ms. Tran Thuy Ngoc, Deputy General Director of Deloitte Vietnam Panelists:
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14h50 – 15h05 |
Presentation: “Innovation and multi-stakeholder partnership: Keys to accelerate sustainable development in the new era” Speaker: Ms. Pham Thi Truc Thanh, Head of Sustainability, HEINEKEN Vietnam |
15h05 – 15h50 |
Panel discussion: “Rethinking ESG Strategy and Business Models to Meet the Demands of the New Era” Moderator: Ms. Le Thi Hoai Thuong, Head of Public Affairs, Nestlé Vietnam Panelists:
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15h50 – 16h10 |
Q&A |
16h10 – 16h15 |
Closing |
TENTATIVE AGENDA OF BREAKOUT SESSION 2 – VCSF 2025
“Enhancing corporate competitiveness through green transition”
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, K5 Nghi Tam, Hanoi
Hanoi, August 22nd, 2025
Time | Content |
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13h00 – 13h40 | Guest registration |
13h40 – 13h45 | Guest and Agenda Introduction |
13h45 – 13h50 |
Opening remark Mr. Khuat Quang Hung, Member of VBCSD Standing Committee, Corporate Affair Director of Nestlé Vietnam |
13h50 – 14h15 |
Presentation 1: “Updating key local and global regulatory frameworks, with a focus on recent national policies related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and climate change adaptation: Implications for the business community” Speaker: Mr. Tran Ha Ninh, Department of Climate Change (DCC), Ministry of Agriculture & Environment (MAE) |
14h15 – 14h30 |
Presentation 2: Decarbonizing production through electrification: Case study from apparel industry Speaker: Ms. Anna Zhan - Public Affairs Program Lead, H&M Group |
14h30 – 15h00 |
Presentation 3: Green transition in Mondelez Kinh Do's sustainable development strategy Speaker: Mr. Bui Tien Chung - Plant Director, Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam Presentation 4: Integrating green transition strategies as a means to strengthen long-term corporate competitiveness and market resilience Speaker: Mr. Tran Duc Ty - CSR & Sustainability Manager, PPJ GROUP |
15h00 – 16h10 |
Panel discussion: Advancing the green transition to enable systemic industrial change aligned with sustainability goals and competitive advantage Moderator: Ms. Pham Cam Nhung - Lead of Climate and Energy Program, WWF-Vietnam Panelists: Representative from Ministry, organisation and companies
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16h10 – 16h25 |
Q&A |
16h25 – 16h30 |
Closing remarks Leader of VCCI/VBCSD |
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