On August 18, the Institute for Research on Development Communication (RED Communication) cooperated with proNGO! e.V. and the Vietnam Business for Environment (VB4E) organised the Workshop “Partnership between Businesses & CSOs in Carbon Emission Reduction: Trends & Opportunities”. Cooperation between organisations and businesses will contribute positively to the goal of reducing emissions, creating motivation in promoting business activities, enhancing reputation in achieving socio-economic benefits. 

The objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of Vietnamese CSOs and businesses in Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Creating shared value (CSV) activities towards sustainable development. Therefore, creating a tight and effective connection between businesses and CSOs.

The conference attracted interested many experts, also businesses and organisations. According to experts, climate change, the main cause of which is the increase in carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases, extreme weather phenomena, and environmental pollution. Therefore, posing requirements to change production and consumption habits, protect the environment and respond to climate change.

At the conference, Intraco CO., LTD – an outreach member of VB4E – had a keynote presentation on the carbon market and the roadmap to net zero emissions in Vietnam. Also, The Lagom Company shared business practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Finally, Representatives of the VB4E Secretariat, IUCN introduced the initiatives of members towards reducing carbon emissions.

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Báo Chính sách và Cuộc sống: https://chinhsachcuocsong.vnanet.vn/tang…/23310.html.

Báo Quân đội Nhân dân: https://www.qdnd.vn/…/tang-cuong-hop-tac-giua-doanh…

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Báo Công Luận: https://www.congluan.vn/eu-co-quy-dinh-moi-ve-phat-trien…

Vietnam industrial property forum 2023: https://vir.com.vn/action-to-drive-carbon-reduction-goal…