Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam joins hands to "Conserve water resources - For a green Vietnam"
Báo Tài nguyên Môi trường•12/12/2024
On December 11th in Ky Son (Nghe An), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), in collaboration with Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, held a ceremony to summarize the "Water Conservation - For a Green Vietnam" program, a reforestation project aimed at conserving water resources, absorbing carbon, and improving people's livelihoods in its first year of implementation.
In July 2024, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam signed a public-private partnership agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the "Water Conservation - For a Green Vietnam" program, aiming for multiple objectives including water conservation, carbon sequestration, and improved community livelihoods. Immediately after the signing ceremony, the program was quickly implemented across the country, focusing on headwater forest areas in provinces severely affected by climate change, namely Bac Kan , Nghe An, and Ca Mau. Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam has donated water purifiers to the Education and Training Department of Ky Son district, Nghe An province. Designed systematically, the program will gradually implement activities such as surveying, measuring, and evaluating water and carbon databases, selecting and cultivating native tree species, and planting and enriching 35 hectares of forest in 2024, bringing the total area of forest planted by Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam since 2021 to nearly 200 hectares nationwide. Delegates participate in tree planting at the closing ceremony. Besides its positive impact on the environment, the model is designed to connect with the community and improve people's livelihoods. Over 100 households nationwide have participated in the sustainable forest development model, simultaneously restoring the ecosystem, generating stable income, and changing perceptions about the value of forests, thereby contributing to the program's sustainability. Hundreds of people and forest owners have received training in forest management and care techniques, and have had their awareness raised about the role of forests in climate change adaptation, sustainable development, and natural resource management. Commitments to forest protection lasting 20 years have been signed between forest owners and local authorities, ensuring sustainable management and long-term conservation. Mr. Pham Hong Luong, Deputy Director of the Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, delivered a speech at the closing ceremony.Mr.Pham Hong Luong, Deputy Director of the Forestry Department,emphasized :"The cooperative reforestation model between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam has yielded encouraging initial results in maximizing the multi-purpose value of forests. The model, implemented quickly, not only contributes to water resource protection and carbon absorption but also supports improved livelihoods for local communities. Today's closing ceremony not only acknowledges the positive results from the initial phase but also highlights the importance of public-private sector collaboration in promoting and realizing sustainable forestry development goals." Ms. Ngo Nu Huyen Trang – Head of External Relations – in charge of Environment, Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance and Communications at Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, shared at the closing ceremony.Ms. Ngo Nu Huyen Trang – Director of External Relations, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, shared : " For 30 years of partnership with Vietnam, Suntory PepsiCo has always been a pioneer in promoting sustainable development to address environmental and social challenges in line with our core value of 'Developing for the Greater Good'. With a sustainable development strategy focused on six pillars, we are proud to be the first company to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in sustainable forest development, aiming to conserve water resources, neutralize carbon, and improve livelihoods. The results achieved from this model not only mark an important beginning but also create a foundation for future replication, bringing long-term positive value in terms of both the environment and positive impacts on the community and society." Suntory PepsiCo recognizes the importance of water resources and promotes water sustainability through two parallel approaches: optimizing water use in production and reforesting headwater areas to replenish water for nature. Furthermore, the company promotes sustainable water resources for the future through education, fostering water conservation awareness in children through the "Mizuiku - I Love Clean Water" program, implemented since 2015. This program includes educational activities in schools and forest experiences outside of school, infrastructure improvements, and the construction of clean water facilities to enhance access to clean water in schools. In a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education and Training , the Mizuiku program has been approved as a core curriculum for primary schools nationwide.
About Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam: Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam is a strategic alliance between Suntory Group - Japan and PepsiCo - USA. As the leading beverage company in Vietnam, we breathe life into the lives of millions of consumers every year with our diverse and extensive product portfolio. Guided by our core value of "Developing for the Greater Good," we are committed to aligning with the Vietnamese Government's sustainable development goals, contributing to building a future in harmony between people and nature. Throughout our 30 years of operation in Vietnam, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam has continuously invested, expanded, and developed, with 6 factories and 5 offices nationwide, creating jobs for over 2,800 direct employees and thousands of indirect workers.
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