Acecook Vietnam makes a breakthrough in the Top 100 sustainable development enterprises ranking

Honored in the Top 100 Sustainable Businesses of 2024, Acecook Vietnam has successfully affirmed its continuous efforts and remarkable achievements towards sustainable development, coupled with social and community responsibility. Acecook Vietnam made a breakthrough leap from 60th place in 2023 to 13th place in the 2024 ranking, according to the results of the Top 100 Sustainable Businesses of 2024, themed “Businesses Soaring in the Green Era,” organized by the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD-VCCI). With the motto “Cook happiness,” aiming to bring happiness to consumers, employees, and society, Acecook Vietnam identifies sustainable development as a top priority in the group's long-term strategy. Acecook Vietnam's leap in the 2024 CSI ranking demonstrates the company's remarkable efforts in adhering to the 2024 Sustainable Business Index criteria, which include 153 indicators: 62% compliance indicators and 38% enhancement indicators, aiming to comprehensively assess businesses across economic, corporate governance, social, and environmental aspects. To achieve sustainable economic development coupled with social responsibility and environmental protection, Acecook Vietnam has been implementing practical activities such as providing quality products, improving employee welfare, utilizing renewable energy, protecting the environment, and making positive contributions to the community, all with the goal of a better future. Developing products that enhance nutritional value and bring happiness to consumers: As a leading instant noodle company in Vietnam, Acecook Vietnam recognizes its responsibility to provide high-quality, nutritious, and safe products, as well as accurate and scientifically-backed information to consumers. Aiming to enhance the value of the instant noodle industry, Acecook Vietnam has improved its products to be more delicious, convenient, safe, and to provide a joyful experience for everyone using them. Over the years, Acecook Vietnam has continuously researched and added essential vitamins and minerals to its products, such as: adding calcium to Hao Hao instant noodles, providing additional vitamin B12 in Phu Huong vermicelli, and Ohayo instant porridge rich in fiber. Notably, its exported products are labeled Gluten-free, Vegan, etc., giving international consumers peace of mind when choosing products based on their specific needs. The company simultaneously maintains accurate and scientific communication about instant noodles, as well as promoting and guiding consumers to eat a balanced diet according to nutritional formulas, through a series of workshops and educational programs on food safety and nutrition for women's associations, students, and young people in localities nationwide. Beyond nutrition education, the company also organizes workshops and educational activities on environmental protection, the "Live Green, Live Healthy" program, waste sorting, etc., to raise community awareness.

Workshop on Food Safety, Hygiene, and Proper Nutrition for Women's Associations.

In particular, the company has expanded its factory tour programs, welcoming approximately 10,000 visitors annually to its factories nationwide. This provides consumers with the opportunity to directly observe the production process, building trust and reassurance about product quality, as well as guiding them on how to use the noodles scientifically . This also allows the company to connect more closely with consumers, listen to feedback, understand their needs, and thereby make appropriate improvements to ensure superior quality for both products and services. Building a happy and inspiring work environment: One of the key factors contributing to Acecook Vietnam's success on its sustainable development journey is its focus on human resource development. A positive work environment, an inspiring corporate culture, and respect for human values ​​have created a strong bond among over 6,000 employees at Acecook Vietnam. To build a sustainable workforce, Acecook Vietnam focuses on promoting a culture of innovation through flexible initiatives and policies, encouraging employees to develop their abilities and propose creative ideas. In addition, the company aims for in-depth training programs for employees on strategic thinking, leadership skills, time management, and problem-solving. To help employees balance work and life, Acecook Vietnam actively implements extracurricular activities such as sports and cultural events, fostering a harmonious work environment and increasing team cohesion. Furthermore, the company organizes programs for employees' families, such as factory tours and holiday gifts, demonstrating deep care for each employee and their family.

The corporation's office building in Tan Binh Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City.

With attractive welfare policies and an open corporate culture, Acecook Vietnam not only retains talent but also creates conditions for them to maximize their potential. These efforts have helped Acecook Vietnam proudly rank among the Top 5 best workplaces in Vietnam in the FMCG industry in 2024, affirming its effective human resource development strategy and creating a strong appeal for employees. Promoting sustainable production and contributing to protecting the green planet : Following its sustainable development orientation, in 2024, Acecook Vietnam made significant strides in minimizing its environmental impact. Notably, this included the transition of packaging for instant noodle cups, bowls, and trays to environmentally friendly materials: using paper cups instead of plastic cups for Modern, Handy Hao Hao, and Caykay products, as well as the initial trial of eliminating plastic forks in mini instant noodle cups. Despite increased production costs due to packaging changes, Acecook Vietnam remains committed to promoting improvements aimed at reducing plastic usage, minimizing plastic waste, and maintaining food quality and safety standards. This effort not only positively impacts consumers and strengthens brand trust but also makes a practical contribution to environmental protection. Towards sustainable instant noodle products that contribute to environmental protection, Acecook Vietnam focuses not only on minimizing plastic waste but also on transitioning to clean energy. Accordingly, since 2021, the company has installed a boiler system using liquefied natural gas (LNG) imported from Japan, reducing _CO2 emissions by approximately 43%, NOx emissions by 70%, and completely eliminating _SO2 emissions compared to coal-fired boilers. By 2023, Acecook Vietnam will gradually transition to biomass boilers, utilizing agricultural by-products from its remaining factories. Acecook Vietnam aims to complete the transition to clean energy at all its factories by 2025, contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saving energy, protecting the environment, and combating climate change.

Solar panel system installed on the roof of a factory in Ho Chi Minh City.

Furthermore, Acecook Vietnam also utilizes green energy from solar power systems to produce instant noodles. The rooftop solar power system installed at the main office building and factory in Ho Chi Minh City can provide an average output of approximately 900,000 kWh/year. This amount of electricity is equivalent to the electricity used to produce about 3.6 million packets of Hao Hao instant noodles. In addition to serving production, the generated electricity is also used for the operations of the main office building in Tan Binh Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City, where nearly 400 employees work. This environmentally friendly green energy system not only contributes to reducing emissions and optimizing costs in Ho Chi Minh City but is also being expanded to the Vinh Long factory, expected to be operational in 2026, further affirming Acecook Vietnam's commitment to sustainability. Bringing happiness to the community, realizing sustainable development goals. Acecook Vietnam's sustainable development journey is also clearly demonstrated through its commitment to social responsibility, through charitable activities, contributions to the development of sports and culture, and improving the quality of life in the community. Since 2019, Acecook Vietnam has collaborated with the Vietnam Children's Protection Fund to implement projects, donating over 15 billion VND to 50,000 disadvantaged children through nutritious meals, scholarships, and school supplies. Within the framework of this cooperation, the "Happy Trip" project has also brought nearly 100 disadvantaged children from across the country to visit the Acecook Vietnam factory in Ho Chi Minh City, helping to nurture their beautiful dreams.

The "Happy Noodle Package" and "Casting Dreams" programs support children in difficult circumstances.

In addition, the company is also a familiar sponsor of large and small sporting events nationwide, being the main sponsor of the Vietnamese National Football Team, contributing to encouraging people to participate in sports activities and build a solid foundation of health. With a commitment to sustainable development, Acecook Vietnam continuously implements practical solutions to link economic growth with environmental protection and social responsibility. These efforts not only affirm the company's position but also spread positive values, contributing to creating a happy and prosperous society. Source: https://nhandan.vn/acecook-viet-nam-thang-hang-dot-pha-tai-bang-xep-hang-top-100-doanh-nghiep-phat-trien-ben-vung-post848747.html