S&P Global honors Masan Consumer in the group of leading sustainable FMCG businesses

(Dan Tri) - Masan Consumer (MCH), a member company of Masan Group, was announced by S&P Global to have achieved 48 ESG (Environment - Society - Governance) points, the highest among the announced Vietnamese enterprises, surpassing more than 85% of companies in the same industry assessed globally.

S&P Global CSA - The standard in assessing corporate sustainability

S&P Global's Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) is one of the world's leading rating systems, helping businesses align sustainable development with business strategy.

Each year, CSA evaluates more than 12,000 global businesses, based on a set of industry-specific criteria, including economic , environmental and social factors.

The assessment results not only help businesses determine their position in the field of sustainable development, but also provide important data for investors and global financial funds interested in businesses with long-term sustainable development strategies.

This system also forms the methodological basis of prestigious indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and S&P Scored & Screened Indices, which reflect sustainability performance at an international level.

In the context of ESG increasingly becoming a global standard for sustainable development, Masan Consumer, a member of Masan Group (MSN), has just been announced by S&P Global to achieve 48 ESG points in the 2025 CSA assessment.

Masan Consumer received an outstanding CSA rating from S&P in the FMCG industry group (Photo: Masan).

This result not only helps Masan Consumer rise to the top among Vietnamese enterprises with ESG scores published on the S&P Global platform, but also surpasses more than 85% of companies in the same fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry evaluated globally.

According to the ranking report, Masan Consumer scored 51 points in the Governance and Economic Dimension pillar, higher than 88% of FMCG businesses evaluated. In the remaining two pillars, Environment and Social, the business scored 47 points, exceeding 80% and 85% of global FMCG businesses.

The consistent and outstanding scores in all three aspects demonstrate Masan Consumer's comprehensive sustainable development model, which focuses not only on business efficiency, but also on transparent governance, environmental protection and social responsibility.

Comprehensive ESG Practices - From Green Manufacturing to Sustainable People

2024 marks an important milestone in Masan Consumer’s sustainability journey, as the company continues to roll out a series of initiatives to reduce emissions and protect the environment. Masan Consumer has converted 65% of its energy consumption to renewable energy sources, while reducing its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 18% compared to the 2023 baseline.

Solar power projects are deployed at the factory, 100% of diesel forklifts are replaced with electric ones, and more than 80% of waste is treated or recycled. These actions clearly demonstrate the “green growth” orientation that Masan Consumer is steadfastly pursuing, aiming for carbon neutrality in the long term.

All 13 factories of the enterprise are certified with safety, environment and energy standards such as FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14064 (Photo: Masan).

In parallel with the goal of reducing emissions, Masan Consumer pioneers in innovating packaging design towards a circular economy, prioritizing the use of environmentally friendly materials and minimizing plastic waste.

During the 2023-2024 period, the company has tested reducing the weight of plastic preforms for each product bottle, while expanding the use of recycled PET (rPET) while still meeting quality, storage and transportation standards.

In addition, Masan Consumer has completely eliminated polyethylene (PE) film in the packaging of salty products, helping to reduce 21,853 kg of plastic waste each year, saving about VND 659 million and cutting 129.15 tons of CO₂ emissions into the environment.

Another fundamental factor is the internationally standardized production system. The company's 13 factories are all certified to safety, environmental and energy standards such as FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14064.

People are always placed at the center of Masan Consumer's development strategy. The company has been honored by Great Place to Work as an "Excellent Workplace" for 3 consecutive years (2023-2025), with 87% of employees rating this as an ideal environment to stay and develop their careers.

The proportion of women in middle and senior management positions reached 43%, demonstrating a strong commitment to gender equality and talent diversity development.

Masan Consumer was honored by Great Place to Work as an “Excellent Workplace” for three consecutive years (2023-2025) (Photo: Masan).

Sustainable development at Masan Consumer does not stop at product innovation or environmental cost reduction, but is also clearly demonstrated in community programs. In 2024, Masan Consumer allocated more than 25 billion VND for social activities, focusing on education, health, and nutrition, contributing to improving living conditions in many localities.

From product innovation, supply chain optimization to spreading positive values ​​in the community, Masan Consumer is demonstrating its pioneering role as a Vietnamese enterprise integrating internationally. Being honored by S&P Global not only enhances Masan’s brand image, but also affirms its commitment to transparency, international standards in governance and sustainable development.

This is also the foundation to help businesses strengthen investor confidence, attract long-term capital and contribute to the increasingly solid position of Vietnamese businesses on the global economic map.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/kinh-doanh/sp-global-vinh-danh-masan-consumer-trong-nhom-doanh-nghiep-fmcg-ben-vung-hang-dau-20251009110228022.htm