GREEN IN Vietnam partners with the ESG Initiative Award 2025–2026: “The ESG Journey – Sustained and Wise to Turn ESG into an Advantage”
On January 6th, GREEN IN Vietnam was honored to participate. Sponsoring the ESG Innovation Award and accompany Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) within the framework of the program The ESG journey for businesses in 2026The event not only marks the beginning of a new year, but also provides an opportunity for the business community to reflect on the ESG journey so far and establish the right mindset for the next phase.
This year's ESG Innovation Award begins... 3th yearThis marks a sufficiently long journey to observe the growth of ESG in Vietnam. If the first year of the award could be summed up in two words... "Take the plunge" – when ESG was still a new and skeptical concept; the second year was "Determination" – when businesses begin to take more serious action despite facing considerable pressure; this is the stage 2025–2026 It was unanimously named by the speakers and participating businesses using four words: "Perseverance - Wisdom".
At the panel discussion, with the participation of businesses directly implementing ESG initiatives – including GREEN IN – the dialogue was open and frank, like a year-end conversation in 2025 and also the beginning of 2026. Businesses shared practical lessons: what has been achieved, what remains unfinished, and what needs to be done differently so that ESG does not become a compliance burden, but is truly an integral part of the process. long-term competitive advantage.
Looking back at the three-year journey of the ESG Innovation Award is also a reflection on the transformation in the ESG mindset of Vietnamese businesses. ESG today is no longer something "obligated to do," but is gradually being approached as a strategy to help businesses improve their management capabilities, adaptability, and resilience to market fluctuations.
One key common point emphasized by businesses in the panel discussion was: to succeed in the long run with ESG, Two key factors that always go hand in hand are people and finance.People are the foundation for ESG to go beyond mere slogans, ensuring its implementation through correct understanding and concrete action. Financial resources are essential for the sustained maintenance of ESG initiatives, preventing them from being abandoned midway.
These concerns are also central to the direction of our operations. GREEN IN Vietnam in 2026GREEN IN aims to continue supporting businesses with practical ESG solutions, helping them to:
Understanding ESG correctly is crucial for appropriate resource allocation.
Start with feasible, measurable steps.
Integrating ESG into long-term business and management strategies step by step.
From a macro perspective, the policy landscape is also creating more favorable conditions for businesses to practice ESG. Resolution 68 has introduced specific support mechanisms, including:
2% interest rate discount on loansThis helps businesses reduce financial pressure when investing in innovation and sustainable transformation.
For every dollar a company spends, 2 dollars are credited towards R&D costs.This creates room for businesses to invest more heavily in innovation and green technology.
These policies, if properly utilized, will become important "leverages" for Vietnamese businesses to practice ESG more sustainably and intelligently in the coming period.
For GREEN IN Vietnam, partnering with the ESG Innovation Award and Panel IV is not just about attending an event, but a long-term commitment. Connecting – Disseminating – Supporting businesses on their journey to sustainable development.ESG is not a shortcut, but with the right approach... Persistence in action and wisdom in choice.Businesses can absolutely turn ESG into a strategic advantage for 2026 and beyond.