Standard Chartered Bank and Ben Tre province work together on ESG

Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) and the Ben Tre Standing Provincial Party Committee, the Ben Tre Provincial People’s Committee, and the Ben Tre Department of Planning and Investment co-organized the “Enhancing competitiveness and promoting sustainable development with ESG” seminar in the Mekong Delta city of Ben Tre on April 26.

Delivering an opening address at the seminar, Mr. Le Duc Tho, Provincial Party Committee Secretary, said Ben Tre province has also issued an Action Plan for Sustainable Development to 2030 and is developing a Provincial Green Growth Action Plan for the 2021-2030 period, in which it calls for the participation of all levels, organizations, individuals, and businesses in the province. The objectives, tasks, and solutions for green growth and sustainable development have been integrated into the annual plan of the province and the five-year socio-economic development plan.

Mr. Tho also noted that the seminar will enable organizations and individuals, especially local businesses, to raise awareness about the importance of environmental, social, governance (ESG) issues and at the same time access sustainable financial resources to expand and contribute to social and economic development in Ben Tre. “On behalf of Ben Tre province’s leaders, I would like to sincerely thank Standard Chartered Bank for co-organizing today’s seminar,” he said.

The seminar featured presentations delivered by experts in sustainable finance. Topics discussed included the importance of ESG and sustainable finance for Vietnam, the challenges and opportunities of ESG implementation, and how the bank’s sustainable finance solutions address these challenges.

“Standard Chartered is supporting sustainable finance across our dynamic footprint,” said Ms. Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam. “We believe that by working together, we can create a more sustainable and inclusive future for all. By providing innovative and sustainable solutions to support local companies, we aspire to drive commerce, prosperity, and sustainability in the country.”

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hanh, Deputy General Director and Head of Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking at Standard Chartered Vietnam, said the bank is committed to promoting sustainable development and incorporating ESG practices into its operations.

“It is our pleasure to share our experience and knowledge with businesses in Ben Tre province in developing effective strategies for sustainable and resilient development,” Ms. Hanh said. “We look forward to continuing to partner with the province and supporting local businesses in their efforts to achieve sustainable growth.”