As we all know, entering the 21st century, the modern science and technology revolution or more specifically the 4.0 revolution has been developing at an increasingly rapid pace, creating remarkable achievements. breakthrough, making rapid and profound changes to the socio-economic development and people themselves.
Not out of the trend of the world, Vietnam has also been in the process of accelerating its participation in the scientific and technological revolution as well as deeply integrating into the international economy. There is no denying the brilliant achievements of the world in general and Vietnam in particular when participating in this modernization revolution. However, the more socio-economic development, the more industrialization - modernization, the more urgent and acute environmental problems become. The more socio-economic development is, the more clearly the close connection with natural conditions and the environment becomes apparent. And the issue of environmental protection is hotter than ever when all mankind is facing great challenges such as: climate change, sea level rise, ozone depletion, biodiversity degradation, pollution and degradation of land and freshwater resources, etc. And no country or individual or organization is outside its sphere of influence.
In Vietnam we also clearly see that the number of enterprises, factories, enterprises as well as industrial production activities is increasing. It is also a good sign, when Vietnam with a low starting point, is a poor country, the war lasted, then it took a long time to overcome the consequences of the war and restore the economy. .. Therefore, in the process of socio-economic development, we also have requirements for rapid growth to improve and enhance living standards. However, if it is too hasty and only focuses on investment and economic innovation policies without social and environmental planning from the perspective of sustainable development, it will leave a lot of consequences. what a pity. Because, over time, the economy will be degraded when it grows beyond the tolerance of the environment.
Therefore, "green growth" has become an inevitable trend, a new approach in economic growth to achieve comprehensive prosperity for countries. Vietnam also has many strategies for economic development with social responsibility and environmental protection which are considered sustainable development. Among them are long-term strategies such as the national strategy on green growth for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050 issued by the Government, demonstrating Vietnam's strong commitment to sustainable development. practical, concrete actions. However, in fact, besides businesses that are conscious of environmental protection in the production and business process, there are still businesses that have not yet realized or turned awareness into action. Many businesses still have not focused on investing in environmental protection, environmental protection activities have not been carried out regularly, have not become the awareness and actions of businesses, and are still heavy on coping and seasonality.
From the perspective of a specific business, the Southern Textile Corporation - Vinatex (VSC for short) has 03 branch enterprises in the field of garment which are: Vinatex Bac Lieu Garment Factory; Vinatex Can Tho Garment Factory and Vinatex Kien Giang Garment Factory. We deeply recognize that each business is the "cell" of the national economy and that the performance of each business has a direct impact on the people or the locality where the business is located. Therefore, we not only focus on production and business, or profit, but also pay special attention and invest in environmental protection to create green and sustainable growth as well as investment in environmental protection. show responsibility to the community in particular and the country in general.
Especially the Southern Textile and Garment Corporation - Vinatex is an enterprise specializing in the export of clothing and now the requirements are increasingly strict on environmental standards in the import and export of goods. customers about the environmental compliance certificate of the Company, the enterprise before making an order. Specific example: in fact, we have been receiving orders with recycled ingredients and must meet the "GRS - Global recycle standard" standard before fulfilling the order. , in the standard include having to meet strict environmental criteria or requirements or annual audits by the customer or a licensed 3rd party to assess compliance with Social Responsibility, Environmental schools at the enterprise units and the Corporation. We also participate in the program “Higg FEM – is a facility environment module, is a sustainability assessment tool to standardize how to measure and evaluate the environmental impact reduction effectiveness of facilities every year”, every year, there will be Higg FEM verifications at the units by a licensed competent party.
That is also one of the reasons for us to consider investing in environmental protection as no longer an obligation, but as a driving force to find customers, create quality products and produce business. business in a sustainable way.
Besides, compliance and investment in environmental protection activities are important activities to have a safe working environment, bringing health benefits to our employees. , from which staff feel secure to work, ensure labor productivity, reduce costs, .... In addition, it also limits legal risks, environmental inspection and testing with sanctions for violations.
VSC also understands that in all production and business activities there will be a certain impact on the environment. If it is required that production and business activities do not affect the environment at all, there will certainly not be any economic activities. The problem here is that it is necessary to pay attention and minimize the impact on the environment, to calculate the risk, the level of destruction and the resilience of the environment.
Because of the above reasons, during the years of establishment and development, the Southern Textile and Garment Corporation - Vinatex and its factories have constantly researched, complied and invested in environmental protection, but have not with production and business activities. In particular, the most prominent point is that we always research and carefully select the units with environmental expertise to accompany and cooperate.
Currently, a unit that VSC has trusted and cooperated with for a long time is the Center for Environmental Technology. Up to now, Mr. Nguyen Hung Quy - General Director of Southern Textile and Garment Corporation - Vinatex and Mr. Nguyen Nhu Hien - Director of the Center for Environmental Technology have signed a long-term cooperation agreement in dealing with environmental problems. environmental issues at VSC's units such as: hazardous waste collection and treatment; measuring and monitoring the environment and working environment, making discharge reports, measuring and analyzing environmental indicators according to customer requirements; research and analyze the criteria inside the samples: wastewater, surface water, groundwater, drinking water, mud, soil, solid waste, food; culturing microorganisms and chemicals to maintain wastewater treatment plants; consulting and building a report on commitment to environmental protection; develop and implement programs of "cleaner production" and "environmental audit" and some environmental related issues at all units of the Southern Textile Corporation - Vinatex.
This is also seen as an affirmation, concrete action and shows the strong determination of VSC - an enterprise for the benefit of the environment, community, society and the country in general. Because, VSC understands that in the context of international economic integration, awareness and requirements from consumers and customers are increasing. A product delivered to customers is not only a beautiful product, but also contains the values for the environment and society that businesses place in it. Therefore, investing in the environmental protection system at the units of the Southern Textile and Garment Corporation - Vinatex, we believe that customers will put their full trust and accompany VSC to create orders. quality and together contribute to creating a green growth business.
Mr. Nguyen Hung Quy - General Director of VSC and Mr. Nguyen Nhu Hien - Director of CEFINEA
Choosing the Center for Environmental Technology (CEFINEA for short) as a cooperation unit is not a coincidence but comes from the center's reputation and quality. CEFINEA was established by decision of the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City in 1997, the direct management agency is the Institute of Environment and Natural Resources. Thus, Environmental Technology Center with 26 years of operation. Personnel with more than 65 full-time researchers and teaching staff with 3 associate professors, 10 doctors, 16 masters and 25 university-educated professionals with formal training in environmental science majors. School, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics... in many different countries such as: Switzerland, Netherlands, UK, USA, AIT, Japan, Russia, Germany, Thailand, Bulgaria... and domestic.
In terms of facilities, CEFINEA is supported by a system of functional rooms and laboratories with modern and synchronous equipment and machines that allow quantitative analysis of environmental physicochemical criteria. water, air and noise. GC, AAS, HPLC, GC/MS machines allow micro analysis of heavy metals, pesticides, PAHs, PCBs in water, sediment and air.
Currently, the Director of the Center for Environmental Technology is Dr. Nguyen Nhu Hien - a person with high professional qualifications and always dedicated and enthusiastic in his work. Dr. Hien is also a sharer and consultant to connect CEFINEA and the Southern Textile and Garment Corporation - Vinatex for a long-term cooperation in environmental protection in production and business activities.
Up to now, the Southern Textile and Garment Corporation - Vinatex feels that the decision to develop business associated with the sense of investment in environmental protection is a very right thing, in addition to the sustainable development for the company. businesses, it contributes to preserving core values for future generations. And even more fortunate when we have another professional, dedicated and enthusiastic companion like CEFINEA.
We firmly believe that in the near future VSC will develop many environmental projects at the unit with the support and advice from CEFINEA to move towards a green growth and sustainable development business.
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