Thai Huong Labor Union is always steadfast in its path of sustainable development and harmonizing interests. Photo: TH
Leaders are steadfast in their goals and core values.
“Ms. Thai Huong has shown her determination in leading her businesses towards sustainable development, harmonizing interests from the very first days. In fact, through what we have surveyed and researched, the path of sustainable development in recent years in the businesses she has led has become increasingly prominent and has been implemented very methodically and scientifically . Not only does she demonstrate that outstanding thinking in Vietnam, her international projects in the Russian Federation or Australia also demonstrate a very clear commitment to the community and social responsibility, but along with those sustainable steps, the business results are also very outstanding,” said Mr. Arthur Solomon, research consultant and market analyst of Global Brands Magazine.
The title of “Outstanding Leader in Global Sustainable Development 2025” was awarded to AHLĐ Thai Huong of Vietnam. Photo: TH
“
From a personal perspective, what impresses me most about Ms. Thai Huong and TH Group is their steadfast commitment to their goals and core values. What sets TH apart is not only the quality of their products, but also the integrity of every link in the chain of operations – from the farm to the consumer. Ms. Thai Huong not only guides TH to follow global trends in sustainable development and innovation – but often leads them. Mr. Arthur Solomon - Research and Market Analysis Consultant of Global Brands Magazine
The integration of ethical agriculture , advanced technology, and a spirit of respect for the community and human health has demonstrated a vision that goes beyond the conventional business framework. It is this comprehensive, values-based approach that makes TH Group truly worthy of the international awards and recognition that the brand is receiving.
TH Group is honored to receive 4 awards in the Global Brands Awards 2025 system. Photo: TH
Along with the award for business leaders, TH Group was also honored by a prestigious UK magazine in 3 fiercely competitive categories in the food and beverage sector, including: Excellence in Dairy Innovation Award - for TH true YOGURT TOPCUP product; Excellence in Gut Health Solutions for TH true YOGURT Probiotics and Best Natural Dairy Product Award - Best Natural Dairy Product for TH true YOGURT yogurt.
TH Group received 4 awards in the Global Brands Awards 2025 system. Photo: TH
The four awards TH received in the Global Brands Awards 2025, according to the Evaluation Council, show that TH Group is expanding its influence regionally and globally. This assessment is based on a number of core advantages. That is, a clear brand identity: TH has built a solid reputation around the message "Completely from Nature; Fresh - Delicious - Nutritious", which is especially suitable for modern consumer values both domestically and internationally. Leadership in sustainable development: Investments in green economy, clean production processes and ESG commitments have positioned TH as a pioneering enterprise with a long-term vision. Quality and innovation: TH constantly raises the standards of product innovation, food safety and technology application - key factors to compete internationally. Global recognition: Recent prestigious awards, along with a growing presence in international media, partnerships and export activities, have helped the brand expand its footprint beyond Vietnam.
Partial view of TH factory and farm in Nghia Dan. Photo: TH
With strategic orientation and value-based approach, TH is gradually realizing the goal of becoming a representative of Vietnam's dairy industry, while contributing to shaping the future of sustainable agriculture in the region.
Sustainable development for public health
This award is the latest milestone recognized internationally on the journey of sustainable development for public health of Labor Hero Thai Huong and TH Group. Previously, in 2023, Italy's Le Fonti Global Awards also honored her in the Global Sustainable Development Category with the Leader of the Year Award. She was honored by the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) in "17 Vietnamese Action Faces for Sustainable Development" in 2023. She is the first and only representative of Vietnam to be honored by CSRWorks International in the list of Top 10 "Women for Sustainable Development" 2021 in Asia. The American financial magazine (Forbes) voted her into the Top 50 most powerful businesswomen in Asia for many consecutive years for changing the nature of the dairy industry in Vietnam.
She is also the only businesswoman in Vietnam to be voted for the Outstanding Achievement Award for Community Contribution in Dubai (UAE); the Powerful Businesswoman Award at the World Knowledge Forum (WKF); the Stevie Award for Outstanding Businesswoman, Outstanding Businesswoman in Asia, etc.
Milk carton collection activities at TH Group. Photo: TH
Global Brands Awards is a prestigious award system founded by Global Brands Magazine in 2013 in collaboration with international companies that analyze data and evaluate independent brands... All annual nominations go through a rigorous 6-step evaluation process: National nomination - Receiving nomination documents - Reviewing application information by an internal committee - Nominating a preliminary list of winners to an independent analysis unit for evaluation according to the award criteria - The committee evaluates and ranks the awards according to the analysis report - Announcing the list of winners.
From hundreds of nominations, the 2025 Global Brand Award ceremony in Dubai only selected to honor the owners of 31 awards for leaders in many different fields. Notably, on a global scale, there were only 3 awards, including the Best Sustainable Development Leader of the Year award given to Labor Hero Thai Huong of Vietnam.
Solar power project at Nui Tien Pure Water Plant. Photo: TH
With a strategic vision, AHLĐ Thái Hương has built a sustainable development path for TH since its inception, based on a consistent formula of Vietnamese intelligence combining Vietnamese natural resources and the world's end-to-end technology with the principle of "Cherishing Mother Nature". Applying the world's advanced scientific achievements, TH's production and business activities have been designed to minimize emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and meet the highest international standards right in Vietnam. Since 2018, she has created a Sustainable Development policy for TH consisting of 6 systematic pillars according to GRI international standards: Nutrition and Health, Environment, People, Education, Community, Animal Welfare. To date, TH has become a model in Vietnam for the green economic model - circular economy as well as efforts to implement emission reduction solutions for the entire production chain from pasture to table.
TH replaces regular plastic spoons with bioplastic spoons to protect the environment. Photo: TH
Ms. Thai Huong is the one who successfully carried out the clean fresh milk revolution and the nutrition revolution for Vietnamese people, pioneering the economy under the forest canopy, creating livelihoods, reducing poverty for people, and preserving the environment. The TH true MILK clean fresh milk project has contributed to ensuring food and nutrition security in Vietnam. This project has set a record for the world's largest closed-loop high-tech dairy farm cluster, fresh milk products of TH Group account for 51.9% of the fresh milk market share in Vietnam.
Collecting milk cartons at TH. Photo: TH
As the initiator of the National School Milk Program, she always wants to bring the best to children, serving the mission "For Vietnamese stature". The TH Group led by her has accompanied the Vietnamese education sector to research school meal models and many activities to improve children's nutrition and physical fitness.
She is also consulting on investment for sustainable agricultural development projects in the Northwest, Western Nghe An, Central Highlands... regenerating forests, preserving and exploiting indigenous herbs to help people develop the economy, reduce poverty, and preserve the environment - a place that provides clean water and ecosystems for the whole community. Her successful sustainable development models are continuing to be replicated with large projects in the Russian Federation, Australia...
Ms. Thai Huong is a pioneer in successfully implementing economic activities under the forest canopy. Photo: TH
At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP 26), the Vietnamese Government committed to achieving carbon neutrality and Net Zero by 2050. Taking the lead with the State, Ms. Thai Huong has oriented TH Group to become one of the outstanding enterprises in Vietnam's high-tech agriculture industry, pioneering in creating green production and a sustainable economy. From thinking to action, from governance to implementation, TH focuses on 3 activities: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions; switching to using green energy sources, renewable energy and absorbing greenhouse gases.
TH's product design removes the mechanical membrane to help protect the environment. Photo: TH
Continuously implementing initiatives, TH Group has set a target of reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions at farms and factories by an average of 15%/year in the scope of direct greenhouse gas emissions. The target of reducing the total scope of direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product at TH factories and farms is also an average of 15%/year. All activities of TH comply with the principle of using environmentally friendly materials, green energy, and renewable energy.
Solar power on the roof of TH Group's dairy farm. Photo: TH
Most recently, on April 4, 2025, two key manufacturing companies of TH Group, including TH Milk Joint Stock Company and Nui Tien Pure Water Company Limited, were certified as carbon neutral according to PAS 2060:2014 standards. These are the first two companies in Vietnam to be assessed and certified by Control Union - an independent and prestigious international certification organization.
Harvesting raw sugarcane at NASU Sugar Factory. Photo: TH
Along with environmental goals, Ms. Thai Huong's TH Group also plays a key role in local socio-economic development. "TH Group has directly and significantly contributed to the 9% GRDP growth rate of Nghe An and 14-15% of Nghia Dan district in 2024. Along with that, the Group has created jobs for thousands of local workers, improving people's income and life", Mr. Pham Chi Kien, Secretary of Nghia Dan District Party Committee shared.
TH Group's farm on Sao River. Photo: TH
Initiatives to promote environmental protection, circular economy, and turning waste into resources not only promote the sustainable development of the group but also bring economic benefits to the people. TH Group's pioneering steps are the basis for local leaders to evaluate and replicate the model in the future.
Source: https://baonghean.vn/anh-hung-lao-dong-thai-huong-duoc-vinh-danh-nha-lanh-dao-xuat-sac-trong-phat-trien-ben-vung-toan-cau-2025-10299773.html
Comment (0)