December 11 in Ky Son (Nghe An), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) cooperated with Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam to organize the Closing Ceremony of the program "Conserving water resources - for a green Vietnam", planting forests to conserve water resources, absorb carbon and improve people's livelihoods in the first year of program implementation.
In July 7, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam signed a public-private partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the program "Conserving water resources - For a green Vietnam" aims at multi-objectives of conserving water resources, absorbing carbon and improving community livelihoods. Immediately after the signing ceremony, the program was quickly deployed in 2024 regions across the country, focusing on upstream forest areas in provinces severely affected by climate change. Bac Kan, Nghe An, and Ca Mau.
Methodically designed, the program gradually implements survey activities, measures and evaluates water and carbon databases, selects and cultivates native tree varieties, and implements new planting and enrichment of 35 hectares of forests in 2024, increasing the total forest area planted by Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam from 2021 to nearly 200 hectares nationwide.
In addition to its positive impact on the environment, the model is designed to engage with the community and improve people's livelihoods. More than 100 households have participated in the sustainable forest development model nationwide, both restoring the ecosystem and generating stable income, and changing perceptions of the value of forests, thereby caring for, protecting and contributing to the sustainability of the program. Hundreds of people and forest owners have been trained in forest management and care techniques, and raised awareness of the role of forests in responding to climate change, sustainable development and natural resource management. Forest protection commitments lasting 20 years have been signed between forest owners and local authorities, ensuring sustainable management and long-term conservation.
He Pham Hong Luong – Deputy Director of the Department of Forestry, emphasize: “The cooperative forestation model between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam has brought about encouraging initial results in promoting the multi-use value of forests. The model has been quickly implemented, not only contributing to protecting water resources and absorbing carbon but also supporting the improvement of livelihoods for local communities. Today's closing ceremony not only recognizes the positive results from the initial phase but also emphasizes the importance of coordination between the public and private sectors in promoting and realizing sustainable forestry development goals.”
Ms. Ngo Nu Huyen Trang - External Relations Director, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, shared"In 30 years of accompanying Vietnam, Suntory PepsiCo has always been a pioneer in promoting sustainable development to address environmental and social challenges in line with its core value of “Growing for Good”. With a sustainable development strategy focusing on 6 pillars, we are proud to be the first company to cooperate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in sustainable forest development, aiming at water conservation, carbon neutrality and livelihood improvement. The results achieved from this model not only mark an important initial step but also create a foundation for replication in the future, bringing long-term positive values both in terms of the environment and positive impacts for 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 greening upstream forests to restore water to nature. In addition, the company promotes sustainable water resources in the future through education, fostering awareness of water resource protection for children in the program “Mizuiku – I love clean water,” implemented since 2015, with educational activities in schools and forest experiences outside schools, renovating facilities, building clean water works to increase access to clean water in schools. Strategic cooperation with Ministry of Education and TrainingThe Mizuiku program has been approved as an official Primary School Teaching Material, implemented 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 bring life to millions of consumers every year with a diverse and rich product portfolio.
Guided by our core value of “Growing for Good”, we are committed to aligning with the sustainable development goals of Goverment Vietnam, contributing to building a future in harmony between humans and nature.
During 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 more than 2.800 direct employees and thousands of indirect workers.
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