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On December 17, SACA organized a workshop on “Green Transition and ESG”, discussing sustainable development solutions in construction and signed a cooperation agreement with Green Transition Consulting to promote green technology and sustainable models in Vietnam.
On the morning of December 17, the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Construction and Building Materials (SACA) organized a workshop with the theme “Green Transformation and ESG: Towards Sustainable Construction”. The event, chaired by the Sustainable Development Board of SACA, brought together many experts, businesses and organizations operating in the field of construction and sustainable development.
The workshop featured four speakers representing leading businesses, sharing specific solutions on green transformation and ESG (Environment - Society - Governance) applications in construction projects. The discussion focused on solutions to reduce carbon emissions, optimize processes from planning, design to construction, aiming at long-term sustainable development goals.
Mr. Pham Le Minh, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Sustainable Development Department of SACA Association spoke at the program.
Mr. Nguyen Cong Minh Bao - Co-founder and CEO of Green Transition Consulting presented the topic of Green Transition and ESG towards sustainable construction.
Ms. Vo Thi Lien Huong - General Director of Secoin Joint Stock Company presented the topic of Secoin's ESG implementation experience
Mr. Vu Linh Quang - Deputy Head of Sustainable Development Department of SACA Association, Executive Director of ARDOR Green presented the topic of Green building design standards towards Net Zero 2050
Mr. Tran Anh Tuan - Director of Solar, Dien Quang Group Joint Stock Company presented the topic of Green Energy for Sustainable Development
Representing SACA Association, Mr. Pham Le Minh - Deputy Secretary General, Head of Sustainable Development Department of SACA Association signed a cooperation agreement with Mr. Nguyen Cong Minh Bao - Co-founder and Executive Director of Green Transition ConsultingOn this occasion, SACA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Transition Consulting & Training Company. The cooperation agreement, signed by Mr. Pham Le Minh - Deputy General Secretary of SACA and Mr. Nguyen Cong Minh Bao - Co-founder and CEO of Green Transition Consulting, marks an important step forward in promoting sustainable development. This MoU opens up opportunities for cooperation in technology transfer, sharing solutions and implementing pioneering models in the construction industry in Vietnam. The workshop is not only a forum for knowledge sharing but also an opportunity to connect and promote sustainable initiatives, contributing to realizing the goal of green construction development in Ho Chi Minh City and nationwide.
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