Corporate Social Responsibility IN VIETNAM THE GUIDEBOOK Basic principles of CSR in Vietnam The Benefits Your Strategy 5 Case studies Nonprofit Organizations Network 1. 2. EDITORIAL Henri-Charles Claude, Chairman, CCIFV The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) is determined to tackle new needs formulated both by the private sector and an evolving Vietnamese civil society. Through our growing Corporate Social Responsibilit y (CSR) program, we initiated a reflection on the impact companies have locally, and offer means for these companies to deliver positive impact. In short, we are looking not only to expand, but also to diversify and upgrade our scope in the wake of a new era in Vietnamese development. Gathering over 300 members from individual members to MNCs, including SMEs, CCIFV mainly aims at driving the French business community in Vietnam. I want to strongly thank Clemence for her generous and impactful initiatives she brought to the community and our organisation. Clemence Aron, CSR Project Manager, CCIFV As a business association, our mission is to increase the flow of good business practices, experiences and contacts to enhance sustainable development in Vietnam. CCIFV’s CSR Program aims to raise public awareness about social responsibilit y and support the implementation of CSR strategies in Vietnam. We use the power of our network to share knowledge about CSR. Besides, we bring together various stakeholders to CSR events we organize, with a view to foster dialogue on sustainability. To dig deeper, we offer services and tools to help companies improve their social and environmental impact. This guidebook is our first official publication dedicated to CSR, which we are proud to address to the business community in Vietnam. We would like to thank those who have made it possible, our partner KPMG, and our members who shared their best practices John Ditty, Partner at KPMG Vietnam and Cambodia Extending beyond our corporate culture, KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia also works with other companies, governments and non-governmental organizations to address issues in business and our local communities, to make positive difference in people’s health, welfare and prosperity. For the next five years (2019-2023), we will continue to focus our CSR and sustainability plans on three main areas: Education, Environmental stewardship and Community engagement. The shared interest we have with CCIFV in nurturing and inspiring a community of engaged business leaders in Vietnam is what has brought together an exciting partnership between KPMG and CCIFV. Together we will strive to develop strategic CSR activities and encourage businesses in our networks (clients, suppliers, and strategic partners) to create positive and sustainable social and environmental impacts for Vietnam. 3. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this guidebook is to provide businesses with information on Corporate Social Responsibility in Vietnam. It has been designed to help companies better understand what CSR is through basic knowledge and concrete examples of corporates’ efforts to embrace sustainability. First, this book provides an overview of the state of CSR in Vietnam. Then, it outlines the benefits of CSR for your company, followed by a description of the methodology to build a CSR strategy. We carefully selected five case studies to illustrate successful socially responsible approaches implemented by SMEs and MNCs. Finally, this guidebook includes a directory of potential CSR partners from the nonprofit sector. 4. CONTENTS 3 EDITORIAL 5 CONTENTS 6 PART 1: CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN VIETNAM 10 KPMG & CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 12 PART 2: BENEFITS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 16 PART 3: HOW TO IMPLEMENT A CSR STRATEGY 19 PART 4: CASE STUDIES 25 PART 5: OUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK Contents finalized: November 2018 © 2018 CCIFV, all right reserved. Publication Directors: Rose de Champeaux, Marie-France Nguyen Editor in Chief and Copywriter: Clemence Aron Design & Layout: Thirty Dirty Fingers Printing: Blue Gate, printed on 100% recycled paper Translation: Giang Vu French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) Ho Chi Minh City office Landmark Building, 15th floor, 5B Ton Duc Thang, D.1, HCMC +84 (0) 28 3825 8625 Hanoi office Horison Tower, Unit 8, 3B Floor, 40 Cat Linh, Dong Da District, Hanoi +84 (0) 24 3715 2229 5. PART 1 : CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN VIETNAM What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? Being a responsible business UNIDO, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, defines Corporate Social Responsibility as a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. In other words CSR refers to the way a company will achieve a balance of economic, environmental and social imperatives. A business creates value when taking into account its impact on environment, ensuring the respect of its employees’ rights and working conditions, and getting involved in the development of communities. SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY A management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. What are the core subjects of social responsibility ? International standard ISO 26000* provides guidance on operating businesses responsibly. It lists 7 core issues : - Organizational Governance - Human Rights - Labor practices - Environment - Fair operating practices - Consumer issues - Community involvement and development There are other international references providing frameworks to develop CSR, which will be listed later in this guidebook. 6. * ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on social responsibility PART 1 : CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN VIETNAM A new priority for Vietnam’s development Vietnam’s rapid economic development brings about new challenges. Government-led trade liberalization and market-oriented reforms drive industrialization. Increasing regional and inter-regional cooperation attests to integration to the global economy. As a consequence, Vietnam is confronted to the impacts, both positive and negative, of globalization. Recently, the Government and the U.N defined as a priority to achieve an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable development model. Besides, the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) includes a chapter on Trade and Sustainable Development, listing obligations from both the European Union and Vietnam regarding labour and environmental issues. Social responsibility is becoming a new standard for companies in Vietnam. Besides, the EU – Vietnam Free Trade (EVFTA) includes a chapter on Trade and Development, listing obligations from European Union and Vietnam regarding environmental issues. In 2018, CCIFV and KPMG carried out a survey to understand companies’ perceptions regarding the state of CSR in Vietnam. Results are very encouraging, showing a willingness from businesses to improve their impact on society and the environment, as well as to demonstrate the efforts implemented. In addition, to make CSR fruitful, resources must be strategically allocated, the right tools need to be chosen wisely and effectively for the sustainability of the field. The survey consists of a sample of 80 business leaders from companies operating in Vietnam, 54% of MNCs, 35% of SMEs and 11% of other structures, form various industries: consumer goods, business services, construction and engineering, tourism, ITC, retail, transports and logistics, agriculture, energy, etc. Agreement Sustainable both the labour and Responsibility and concerns of businesses Overall, 79 % of respondents consider that their business is a responsible company (80% of MNCs and 74% of SMEs). The 4 main motivations to implement CSR are : 84% 67% 77% 60% The principle of respect for the people and the planet Contribute to local development Employee engagement and talent attraction Improve brand image Businesses are reluctant to get involved in CSR when faced with a lack of human and financial resources (72%), and a lack of knowledge and methodology (51%). 7. PART 1 : CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN VIETNAM Management of CSR CSR activities implemented by companies Only 8% of surveyed companies reported to have a dedicated CSR department. Indeed, few of them have a budget dedicated to CSR. It is more commonly managed by CEO/General management and HR department. This demonstrates that CSR tends to be considered as a management challenge rather than a mere marketing tool. 74% 95% of interviewed businesses stated that they have implemented CSR activities. Community activities : Charity, partnerships with nonprofits, philanthropy, employee volunteering, etc. 47% HR related activities : Listening, engaging employees, skills development,etc. 43% Supporting local economic development : vocational Training, Social inclusion, public-private partnerships,etc. 33% Supply chain activities : fair trade, driving standards, monitoring suppliers impact,etc. Businesses and the 17 SDGs The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, are a set of 17 goals which defines global sustainable development priorities for 2030. They call for worldwide action among businesses, government and civil society to end poverty, protect the environment and create opportunities for all. © Sylvain Marcelle / NOI Pictures 8. PART 1 : CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN VIETNAM Some SDGs in particular are addressed by surveyed companies through their CSR strategies : 65% of respondents 45% of respondents 40% of respondents SDG will only be achieved through cooperation. Community oriented activities: strategic partnerships with nonprofits SDGs will only be achieved through cooperation. A number of actors from civil society are working together with governments and businesses to address social and environmental challenges. 66% of respondents have already partnered with nonprofit organizations in Vietnam. Beyond cash and inkind donations, businesses support nonprofits through employee volunteering. In fact, according to the survey, businesses are more likely to allocate human and material resources to partner with NGOs instead of making direct cash donations (38%). Companies allocate different resources to partner with nonprofits : 45% Employee Volunteering Program 45% In-kind donations 38% Sponsorship 24% Skills-based volunteering CSR Reporting in Vietnam Reporting refers to measuring the organization’s performance to achieve goals related to sustainable development, and to communicate these information to stakeholders. Only half of the respondent declared doing CSR Reporting. This practice is very new in Vietnam. CSR reports help businesses to identify future risks and opportunities while strengthening relations with stakeholders and increasing competitiveness Businesses interviewed in Vietnam are producing CSR reports related to carbon footprint (21%), Human Rights (16%), UN Sustainable Development Goals (13%), and climate-related risks (12%). Source : CCIFV & KPMG 2018 Survey : The state of CSR in Vietnam - October 2018 9. KPMG KPMG and Corporate Social Responsibility At KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, there is a genuine commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which unites our firm, enhances our reputation and inspires a culture of doing good within the communities that we work in. This commitment is built upon three crucial values of our Corporate Citizenship initiatives: People, Client and Communities. People With many graduates and qualified employees citing CSR as a priority, our commitments are helping us to attract, develop and unite great people. Living our purpose to “Inspire confidence” and “Empower change”, every year, all of KPMG employees are encouraged to devote time for community services and self-initiated social projects. We also collaborate with stakeholders in different sectors to work together to tackle key environmental and social issues. Clients Clients actively involved in CSR often to work with likeminded organisations. Our commitment to transparency and our strong desire to make a positive difference to the world reflect the beliefs and actions of many of our clients. Communities There is a strong moral case for CSR and we believe it is right to support selected individuals and groups in need – both as an organisation and as individuals. In 2017, we first launched our Empowerment Education Project. Thanks to our close work with the Vietnam Association for Education, the first scholarship was given to a high school student in Binh Phuoc province to help her pursue her education. Today, the Project has officially become KPMG Empowerment Fund, which is open to all employees’ contribution through internal charity events and self-raised funds. With the help of local universities and youths’ social assistance groups, in one year, we have handed out a number of KPMG scholarships to local students who are experiencing extreme financial hardships. For us, this is a meaningful platform that we all can join at KPMG to create a better future for younger generations. 10. KPMG KPMG Corporate Citizenship and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) CSR projects enable our employees to learn from challenging experiences; gain fresh perspectives; enhance their skills; and work with a broad range of people – including senior colleagues. In one year, our colleagues across Vietnam and Cambodia have contributed more than 6,000 volunteering hours to our SDG projects, which tackle issues that are prominently relevant to the local context. They are: Quality Education, Good Health and Well-being, Climate Action, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Partnership for the Goals. Our initiatives include : --Awarding Empowerment Scholarships to worthy recipients to help them realise their dreams --Replacing plastic consumption with eco-friendly products in all KPMG events --Organising Blood Donation day across Vietnam and Cambodia offices for KPMG staff & clients to participate --Renovating classrooms at Angsleng Primary School, Takeo Province, Cambodia --Building a bridge for local residents in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Vietnam --KPMG’s Gift of Sight for poor patients at Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital --Planting trees in Ba Vi Forest, Hanoi, Vietnam In one year, our colleagues across Vietnam and Cambodia have contributed more than 6,000 volunteering hours to our SDG projects... The volunteering opportunities that we offer help make us one of the Best Places to Work, and empower our people’s career aspirations by exposing them to different life skills and world views. As a firm, we believe that it is crucial to facilitate a more dynamic, goodwill-oriented and prepared workforce at KPMG, who always stay relevant to the ever-changing global challenges in order to make positive impacts on communities and strengthen the public’s trust through collective efforts. It is the purpose that KPMG was founded more than a century ago and it still represents our true spirit of dedicated services and the social-responsible navigation of our firm. 11. PART 2 : BENEFITS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Attention given to CSR is increasing at political, legal and economic levels. More companies in Vietnam are adopting corporate sustainability approaches. However, is this interest driven by compliance issues or is it representative of a real willingness to improve their societal impact? What would be the key incentives for companies to enhance their social responsibility? 5 reasons to embrace CSR: 1 3 5 COST REDUCTION Energy and water savings Risk management Employee retention CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Get a competitive advantage Customer loyalty EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Retention and talent attraction Employee loyalty 2 INNOVATION 4 BRAND IMAGE Access to new markets Product development Innovation in Management Word of mouth marketing Attract Investment Finally, CSR is a way for your business to have a long-term approach, anticipating social and environmental challenges in a fast moving environment. Focus: employee engagement in Vietnam Organizations in Vietnam often face issues regarding employees’ commitment. This is a recurring problem in transitioning economies. Employee turnover is driven up by high inflation. By addressing this problem, organizations will be more competitive in the Asia Pacific region and ultimately boost the country’s economic growth. Here, developing efficient policies to boost employee motivation is key to a successful HR strategy; more knowledge is needed to achieve this. Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Engagement Social Commitment Day, CCIFV, 2018 By addressing this problem, organizations will be more competitive in the Asia Pacific region and ultimately boost the country’s economic growth. 12. A social responsibility strategy can contribute to increase employee commitment. According to researcher Philip Mirvis (2012)*, CSR implementation gives the organization a competitive advantage in terms of recruiting, retaining and engaging employees. The social responsibility of the company would strengthen the motivation, the identity and the sense of purpose and meaning of the employee. Mirvis, P. (2012). Employee engagement and CSR. California Management Review, 54(4), 93-117. PART 2 : BENEFITS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Organization’s commitment to social issues Positive Employee’s work attitude Positive Organizational Reputation Employee’s identification Successful group CSR gives the company a positive image, which gives employees the sense of belonging to a successful group, improves their self-esteem and enhances their motivation. Research In 2017, CCIFV led a survey to understand which components of a CSR strategy will influence the employee engagement in a French-Vietnamese corporate environment. It is based on a sample of 73 employees from top and middle management positions in 39 mostly French companies in Vietnam, representing a variety of fields. The study shows that responsible business strategies are usually initiated by top management, which is mostly French, thus not representative of the predominantly Vietnamese staff. In this multicultural context, one may wonder how the CSR activities are perceived by employees and how it will impact their engagement, more specifically which components of Corporate Social Responsibility might reinforce engagement. Boost Employee’s self concept The study was designed to measure employee dedication to their job, their perception of CSR within the organization, and their level of engagement through CSR approaches. Employee Engagement was evaluated through three criteria: emotional, physical and cognitive. The CSR perception was examined in regards to the sentiment employees have towards CSR, the level of communication, the organizational values and the involvement required from the CSR approach of the company. Finally, the CSR strategy was analyzed through 6 different dimensions: 1. Community-oriented CSR 2. Natural environment–oriented CSR 3. Employee-oriented CSR 4. Supplier-oriented CSR 5. Customer-oriented CSR 6. Shareholder-oriented CSR 13. PART 2 : BENEFITS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Findings CSR enhances employee engagement The research shows that overall CSR initiatives reinforce employee engagement : 55% 58% *High performance : performant in the 6 dimensions of CSR measured ** well integrated into the organization : engaging employees through a dimension of pride, positive feelings,high involvement required, adequacy to values, and a high communication Community-oriented CSR strategy A CSR strategy must be strategically built to positively impact employees of a high level of engagement is correlated to a high performance in CSR policy * A community-oriented CSR strategy is positively linked with engagement. Among the 6 CSR dimensions, this is the most impactful on Job Engagement (59% correlation), followed by customer-oriented CSR (57%) and employeeoriented CSR (53%). Different levels of engagement Hierarchy greatly influences corporate responsibility’s perception: according to the survey, Top Management is 22% more engaged through CSR than Middle Management. Low awareness and lack of involvement in the decision making process may be to blame. This goes to show that it is vital to consider an adaptive approach to reach everyone in the company when implementing CSR. This goes to show that it is vital to consider an adaptive approach to reach everyone in the company when implementing CSR. 14. of a high level of engagement is correlated to a CSR policy well integrated into the organization** Overall employees from companies with a defined CSR strategy are feeling more engaged. However, the CSR approach needs to be strategically designed. It must be well communicated and should represent the overall organization’s values in order to be integrated by employees from different hierarchical levels and different nationalities. PART 2 : BENEFITS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 4 tips to engage employees through CSR: 1. Understand employees’ perceptions and expectations Invite them to express their opinion through internal surveys, quiz and games. They will be the designers of the CSR strategy, which they will themselves implement. 2. Create and communicate organizational shared values Define a set of organizational values, taking into consideration employees’ opinion and representative of your company’s vision, communicated through different channels in order to reach employees at every level. 3. Engage the company in community-oriented activities Engaging employees in community oriented projects offers them an opportunity for self development and reinforce their sense of belonging. 4. Set clear objectives and measure the impact Clear goals are easily integrated and implemented by employees and simple to monitor. Source: CCIFV 2017 Survey : The Influence of CSR on employee engagement in French Companies in Vietnam - August 2017 15. PART 3 : HOW TO IMPLEMENT A CSR STRATEGY • In the context of globalization, companies see the importance of investing in a sustainable future. Businesses play an integral role in achieving positive social and environmental impact. Through their social responsibility policies, they strive to meet the demands formulated by investors, governments and society. If companies want to achieve sustainability, they must embrace CSR as a whole, as a culture, rather than restrict their actions to charity. The very definition of CSR differs depending on the field, scale or culture of a firm, and there are many ways to get involved. However, specific standards and methodologies must be adopted. The real challenge is to identify these efforts and to make them part of a responsible approach for the company. • To implement a successful strategy, managers must follow a method and align it with the company's vision and mission, organizational culture, environment, operation conditions and risk characteristics. Mobilized resources (human, material, financial, knowledge) will vary depending on the level of awareness and the efforts already put towards CSR. Every company is already engaged, whether it is through its relations with suppliers, customers, employees, its impact on the environment or society. The real challenge is to identify these efforts and to make them part of a responsible approach for the company. The following guidelines address businesses of any size in Vietnam. Implementing CSR efficiently should not negatively impact the company’s budget. In the long run it will ensure the sustainability of operations and benefit the business at different levels. Regardless of your company’s profile, we recommend following the 3 main steps on the next pages. CSR is a journey to continuous improvement... International standards and references The following references are providing guidelines to develop CSR : • ISO 26000 Social responsibility • United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human rights • International Labour Organization (ILO) • United Nations Global Compact • The Carbon Disclosure Project 16. • OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises • Global Reporting Initiative • IFC Performance Standards • Principles for Responsible Investing • The World Business Council for •Sustainable Development (WBCSD) PART 3 : HOW TO IMPLEMENT A CSR STRATEGY The first thing to do when getting involved in CSR is to appoint one person in charge of leading, implementing and monitoring CSR activities. You can then follow these steps : STEP 1: Planification 1 Analysis of your CSR performance 1. Involve the company leaders in the initiative 2. Define the company’s vision of CSR 3. Conduct an initial assessment : What is your impact on society/environment? What value do you create for the community? What are your available resources? - Review legal requirements and international norms - Review internal processes - Make a check list of CSR requirements 4. Identify key stakeholders What are their expectations? How your activities affect stakeholders? Definition of your CSR Strategy 1. Create a consultation group (Top management and department managers) 2. Benchmark existing strategies within your sector 3. Identify opportunities and risks What are the areas for CSR development? What are the boundaries? 4. List all the CSR action possible STEP 2 : Implementation 2 Create CSR commitments 1. List possible commitments 2. Engage main stakeholders with the consultation group 3. Select final commitments and define strategy Commitments help aligning CSR values with the business’ strategy They provide guidance for employees to implement them Implement CSR Commitments 1. Set clear and measurable goals with the consultation group: define KPIs 2. Build an action plan and assign tasks within departments 3. Engage employees affected by the new guidelines in CSR activities 4. Organize a general training for the staff - Communicate the company values and commitments - Integrate CSR principles within the organization 5. Communicate about the new strategy Internal and external communications What can you achieve and how? 1. Set priorities for your business 2. Get employees’ opinion Understand their perception of CSR and in what activities they could be involved in 17. PART 3 : HOW TO IMPLEMENT A CSR STRATEGY ? STEP 3 : Evaluation and Improvement 3 Evaluate your performance 1. Set measurement tools: review KPIs 2. Measure the impact of your projects 3. Discuss the efficiency of the program What was the most impactful? What was easy to implement? What are the next steps? Improve your CSR approach 1. Identify areas for improvement 2. Create a plan for continuous improvements Timeline and tools for assessment Value your activities 1. Write a CSR report 2. Communicate with stakeholders and get their feedback Stakeholders include your employees, customers, investors, suppliers, NGOs, governments,etc Ready to improve your CSR approach ? Here is a list of activities to improve the company’s impact regarding social, environmental and governance concerns. ENVIRONMENT Energy Consumption reduction Install new equipments Invest in renewable energies Water Consumption reduction Recycling waste water Waste Management Recycle/ reuse products Reduce plastic use/no littering Raise employee awareness 18. Environmental Management System Measure Carbon footprint Evaluate processes and communicate good practices Ensure sustainability in the supply chain Circular Economy Industrial ecology Product-service System GOVERNANCE SOCIAL Working conditions Health and safety policies Working hours Drudgery of work Work environment Provide job opportunities to population in need Pay decent and equal wages Suppliers code of conduct Management Participative management Training opportunities Work-life balance policies Local commitment Offer employees volunteering opportunities Create products/services available for population in need Hire and purchase locally Support vocational training programs Diversity and human rights Promote gender equality/ diversity Prevent discrimination Eliminate hazardous products Minimize packaging Concertation Engage with stakeholders Consultation group Corruption Internal Policies Employee awareness Respect of Business Ethics Create your code of conduct Communicate about your commitments: CSR report PART 4: CASE STUDIES Les Vergers du Mékong CCIFV CSR Award 2018 winner Eurocham Sustainability Award 2018 Number of employees in Vietnam : 130 Business sector : Sustainable Agro Food business Vision : Paving the way for a sustainable and healthy food and drink environment Unique business model from the farm to the fork : Since 2000, we integrate the local supply chain, the processing of natural products and the direct distribution in Vietnam and Cambodia CSR approach and goals Integrating “people, planet and profit”: A strategy based on high-quality food and beverage requires implementing principles of sustainable development. In the Mekong Delta, Can Tho, we build trust with local farmers through long-term and transparent relationships. The sourcing team is committed to examining the farms and to educating growers to respect environmental standards. Outcome and Impact of projects •Waste management : organic compost from factory waste and use of organic fertilizer. le fruit jams, le fruit juices, folliet tea and folliet coffee are pesticide residue free. •Glass recycling program : collection from 6 cities in vietnam & recycling of le fruit glass jars and bottles. •Renewable energy : creating hot water using refrigeration heat recovery. •Wastewater treatment : converting wastewater into water that returns to the water cycle. •Eco-friendly transport : using sea and river boat transportation between can tho and hanoi, danang, nha trang and cambodia. •Eco-friendly packaging : launching of 100% biobased compostable espresso capsules. Figures •2000 family-owned farms partners •2000 mt of 25 different local fresh fruits processed in 2018 •150 farms trained on sustainable practices in 2018 in vietnam •100,000 pineapple & 10,450 guava trees planted in 20172018 •240mt of organic compost created per year •18,000 glass jars/bottles collected & recycled per year Sustainability of projects, going beyond CSR Sustanaible fruit value chain We built a sustainable fruit supply chain with local familyowned farms. We collect fresh fruits with a traceability, to engage with farmers to preserve natural eco-system and promote environmental agriculture certifications. Traceability 1 sourcing app We developed a unique sourcing app for farmers to get new skills, record their crops and plantations, access agriinnovations and share knowledge. Creation of two sustainable pilot farms We work on organic, regenerative, cover crops, permaculture, new farming practices with better natural resources management and train future farmers. We grow 20 varieties of fruits on the farms to look for ways to preserve endangered fruit species, boost the biodiversity, mitigate the climate change and strengthen climate resiliency. Credits: Sophie Boyadjian, Marketing & Export Manager, Les Vergers du Mekong, export@vergersmekong.com.vn 19. PART 4: CASE STUDIES Schneider Electric Number of employees in Vietnam : 900 Business sector : Energy Management and Automation Vision : Serve our customers by developing innovative products and solutions in Energy Management and Automation that simplify the lives of those who use them. CSR approach and goals CSR is embedded in our DNA. CSR is embedded in our DNA. We are responsible and we care for the Planet and the Society in everything we do: in our Business Offer, in our People management and in our our social outreach and initiatives. To support economic development of Vietnam, there will be higher demand for efficient energy management and we are committed to provide solutions to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity for our customers. Outcome and Impact of projects •Women empowerment project through social business in An Giang: support of local women to start a social business to bring solar lamps to rural and poor communities, at a very low cost. With our donation of 150 lamps for 3 villages, they distributed 400 lamps in total, while supporting economically 3 women. •“Light it Up”: Access to lighting and communications to remote and vulnerable communities in Northern and Central Vietnam: we raised donations from our employees and customers to donate more than 600 solar lamps in 2018 with our NGO partner EPVN. •Training of young underprivileged Vietnamese in electricity and entrepreneurship. We support 8 local vocational training centers through 3 NGO partners: ESF, ASSIST and IECD, to train more than 1,500 young people every year. 20. Sustainability of projects, going beyond CSR •Public Training : Free training for our customers about Energy Efficiency to raise public awareness. •Employee Training : All employees are required to complete minimum 1 day of training/year. They follow a personal development plan, through an internal e-learning platform and regular on-site training, •Strong relationships with local universities : internships provided to university students, through our Graduate and Manager Program. Student Competition every year: Go Green in the City, to coach students to develop a business case in Sustainability. •CSR & Training : Traning component added to all our CSR projects. Donation is not enough, the only way to have a long-lasting social impact is to help beneficiaries to acquire new skills, to better use products. Goal: train more than 2000 young underprivileged people/year in Vietnam to contribute to the development of highly qualified green electricians in the country. Credits : Felicitas Friedrich, CSR & Education Manager, Schneider Electric Vietnam. Felicitas.Friedrich@schneider-electric.com PART 4: CASE STUDIES Marou Chocolate Company Number of employees in Vietnam : 100 Business sector : Food and Beverage Vision : make the best chocolate possible with Vietnamese cacao. From the beginning, we have been committed to strong relationships and quality standards. CSR approach and goals Social Responsibility is integrated into Marou’s business model, in every aspect of our operations. The taste of our chocolate depends on the quality of the cacao we buy, which we nurture through relationships at the farm and in our factory. •Marou pays a premium, stable price, for high quality cacao, to Vietnamese small farmers. We offer farmers technical and economic support to increase the amount of quality cacao produced, and provide feedbacks during monthly visits, so that we purchase more from them. •We promote environmental sustainability through agroforestry. In 2015 we partnered with landowners in Lam Dong province to develop a model demonstrating that cacao production can be developed without sacrificing biodiversity. •We invest in the future of our employees, offering training and health benefits, addressing gender inequality. Outcome and Impact of projects Premium price for cacao paid to farmers : Total amount paid to farmers increased of 58% per year. Over a one-year period, we purchased 104 Tons of cacao, almost 5% of Vietnam’s national production. Technical and financial support : 201 sourcing trips to 25 cacao fermenters in one year. From 2016-2017, we spent $5,400 on facility improvements for farmers. Environmental sustainability through agroforestry : 4000 cacao seedlings planted in 2015 with our partners in an agroforestry project in Lam Dong. 5000 more seedlings planted in 2017, for a total of 9 genetic varieties. Employee Health : Marou purchased a company-wide health insurance plan. Employee training and gender policies : Marou invests in employees’ development, offering English classes, teaching history of Chocolate. 88% of our management team is female. Sustainability of projects, going beyond CSR We want to make chocolate with Vietnamese cacao for decades to come. That means paying our farmers and employees well, encouraging their growth, and maintaining the health of our ecosystem. 18% of Vietnam’s GDP is from Agriculture. We see chocolate as a way to raise the reputation of Vietnam’s food production both locally and overseas. Marou is founded on the well-being of its cacao farmers, employees, and the environment. We can only make fine quality Vietnamese chocolate if the cacao was treated with care by all the hands it passed through.From its cultivation on the farm, to fermentation, roasting and grinding, to being made into fine pastries and served in our cafe. Credits: Samuel Maruta, Founder & Chairman, Marou Chocolate, samuel@marouchocolate.com 21. PART 4: CASE STUDIES L’Oréal Number of employees in Vietnam : 240 Business sector : Beauty/FMCG Vision : Our ambition is to bring the best of beauty products to all Vietnamese consumers and build a sustainable growth both responsible and united. CSR approach and goals Our CSR program aims at creating jobs for the underprivileged, especially women through our beauty professional training program. It is meant to enable women to take the lead in their lives by being independent financially and socially. Launched in Vietnam in 2009, Beauty For A Better Life program has significantly changed the lives of thousands of young women since. L’Oreal has created an intensive hairdressers training program that spans 17 weeks with 6 months industry paid internship, enabling 100% participants to get a job right after. We partnered with more than 15 international and local NGOs/ organizations to deliver the trainings. Program locations: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Vinh, Quang Binh, Can Tho, Hau Giang and is scheduling to deploy in Thanh Hoa, Hai Duong and central highlands. Outcome and Impact of projects •More than 2,000 jobs created for poor young women and men (80% hairdressers and 20% salon owners) since 2009. •Average income for our beneficiaries ranges from 5 million to 15 million/month, (initial income: 0 to 2,5 million VND) •Significant increase in beneficiaries’ earning from 200 – 500%. Positive change with visible improvement of social status. •Vietnam’s initiative became worldwide since 2015, deployed in 27 countries, creating jobs for more than 2,000,000 beneficiaries in 2017. 22. Sustainability of projects, going beyond CSR •From a single center in Ho Chi Minh city, the project has expanded countrywide with 4 training centers in Hanoi, Vinh, Quang Binh and Can Tho. •In 2016, we launched the mobile training program in rural areas of the Mekong Delta with Vietnam Red Cross in Can Tho and another mobile training in mountainous regions of the Quang Binh Province. The programs have been proved to contribute significant change for women in these regions and are projected to expand in the country. •In order to create better access to job opportunities, in 2018, a new beauty skill was added to our beauty professional training – make-up artists. This new program creates jobs for our beneficiaries in professional makeup or working as beauty advisors in the cosmetics industry. It will provide them with high quality standards to leverage the beauty market in coming years. Credits: Nguyen Ngoc Tuyet Trinh, Corporate Communication & Sustainable Development Director, L’Oreal Vietnam, trinh.nguyenngoctuyet@loreal.com PART 4: CASE STUDIES Vinamilk Number of employees in Vietnam : 6,600 Business sector : FMCG – Dairy Products Vision : To become a world grade brand in food and beverage industry, where people put all their trust in nutrient and health products. CSR approach and goals Being the leading dairy company in Vietnam, Vinamilk continues to strive for the proud journey with stable and sustainable development. Its achievements are recognized by the values to stakeholders: sustainable benefits for shareholders, high-quality products for consumers, dynamic working environment for employees, reliable partnerships, and its large contribution to the community and Government. Vinamilk aims at bringing the community the most valuable nutrition with all respect, trust and responsibility. Outcome and Impact of projects •Providing top quality products: Vinamilk strives to supply the best quality products to meet the increasing nutritional needs of domestic and international consumers. After 42 years of operation, we brought milk closer to consumers and contributed to improving health and raising the stature of the Vietnamese. •Clean production, ‘green’ breeding: Vinamilk focuses on effectively using green and renewable energy in production and breeding. Most of Vinamilk’s manufacturing plants have switched to biomass and natural gas. Appplication of clean technologies, energy saving initiatives and optimizing production capacity are our top priorities. Solar energy system is one of important projects that Vinamilk implements. Operating units are built with proper waste treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental laws and minimize impacts on the surroundings. • Pioneering in organic farming: Vinamilk Organic Farm Dalat is the first farm to achieve EU organic standard in Vietnam. We aim to continue expanding this farming model. Sustainability of projects, going beyond CSR •Sustainable HR: Vinamilk has been selected as the most preferred employer in Vietnam. It is a recognition of our efforts in providing a safe and quality working environment with attractive and competitive welfare and reward policies. Our policies are set to assure freedom, fairness, transparency and efficiency, creating a platform for talent development. •Building a developed and civilized community: in order to contribute to communities development, we organized several programs with a 10-20 year roadmap: Stand Tall Vietnam Milk Fund and School Milk Program, A Million Trees for Vietnam Fund, Vinamilk’s programs of health examination and nutrition consultation. By purchasing raw milk from local farmers and developing dairy farms, we actively support local economic development, improving the farmers’ productivity and labor efficiency in these areas Credits: Ms. Ha Thi Dieu Thu, CSR Team member, Vinamilk 23. 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In order to implement a successful partnership, a business and a nonprofit must align : •Philanthropic goals : What will be the positive impact on society and the environment •Executive strategy : How they will achieve the philanthropic goals together •Business strategy : How it will be part of the global strategy •Business Competencies : What resources the company can allocate In the present directory we listed nonprofit organizations operating in Vietnam working to achieve sustainable development goals and looking for partners to create a more inclusive and sustainable future. CHILDREN & EDUCATION Blue Dragon Children's Foundation Sector Human Trafficking & Street Children Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact michael@bdcf.org bluedragon.org Christina Noble Children’s Foundation Sector Education, Healthcare, Community Development Location Vietnam and Mongolia Contact olivia.hearn@cncf.org Website www.cncf.org Center for Child Rights & Corporate Social Responsibility (CCR CSR) Sector Child rights, sustainability, youth development Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact dzung.nguyen@ccrcsr.com Website www.ccrcsr.com Coup de Coup de Pouce Vietnam Sector Ha Noi, Vietnam Location Vietnam and Mongolia Contact coupdepoucevietnam@gmail.com Website coupdepoucevn.com ChildFund Vietnam Sector Community Development Programs Location Northern provinces, Vietnam Contact liennb@childfund.org.vn Website www.childfund.org.vn Enfance Partenariat Vietnam Sector Health Education and improvment of living conditions. Location France & Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact coupdepoucevietnam@gmail.com Website www.epvn.org 25. Enfants d’Asie Sector Children Location France & Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact coordo.vietnam@enfantsdasie.com Website enfantsdasie.com Poussières de Vie Sector Vocational training, healthcare Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact pdesir@poussieresdevie.org Website poussieresdevie.org Les Enfants Du Dragon Sector Children Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact coupdepoucevietnam@gmail.com Website www.lesenfantsdudragon.com Saigon Children’s Charity CIO Sector Education Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact angelique@saigonchildren.com Website www.saigonchildren.com Maison Chance Sector Children and education Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact vietnam@maison-chance.org Website www.maison-chance.org School on the Boat Sector Education Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact int.coordinators@schoolontheboat.fr Website www.schoolontheboat.fr Mère-Isabelle Urgence Humanitaire au Vietnam Sector humanitarian sector Location Neuilly Sur Seine, France Contact mauricebenoit@sfr.fr Website www.mere-isabelle.fr Solidarités Jeunesses Vietnam Sector Education, environment, construction and renovation Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact phuc@sjvietnam.org Website www.sjvietnam.org Planete Enfants & Developpement Sector Child protection Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact ietnam.administration@planete-eed.org Website www.planete-eed.org 26. World Vision International in Vietnam Sector Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods, Child Protection, Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact Dan_Mtonga@wvi.org Website www.wvi.org/vietnam XUÂN Sector Education Location Vietnam, Benin & France Contact contact@assoxuan.org Website www.assoxuan.fr/en AGRISUD INTERNATIONAL Sector Fighting poverty through entrepreneurship Location Sapa & Lao Cai, Vietnam Contact egourdol@agrisud.org Website http://www.agrisud.org/en COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT France Volontaires Sector Volunteers management Location Vietnam and Laos Contact lan.nguyen@france-volontaires.org Website www.france-volontaires.org LIN Center for Community Development Sector Community Development Location Ho Chi Minh city and Southern provinces, Vietnam Contact kelly.vo@linvn.org Website www.linvn.org ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1001fontaines Vietnam Sector Access to safe drinking water Location Mekong Delta & Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact romain.joly@1001fontaines.com Website 1001fontaines.com Action on Poverty in Vietnam Sector Sustainable Livelihoods, Good governance, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact admin@actiononpoverty.org.vn Website actiononpoverty.org.vn AGRONOMES & VETERINAIRES SANS FRONTIERES Sector Rural development Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact phong.dk@avsf.org Website www.avsf.org Alliance Anti Trafic Sector Poverty, inequalities Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact vnaction@allianceantitrafic.org Website www.allianceantitrafic.org Amis France Vietnam Sector Charity Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact yennp@amisfrancevietnam.org Website www.amisfrancevietnam.org BATIK International Sector Women’s rights, socio-economic inclusion Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact Julienguillaume@batik-international.org Website www.batik-international.org 27. Côtes d’Armor Viêt Nam Sector Education, Sustainable development, Health Location Côtes d’Armor, France Contact jacques.bourgain@armor-vietnam.com Website www.armor-vietnam.com Bright Solutions Vietnam Sector Vocational training, manufacturing handcrafts Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact contact@brightsolutionsvietnam.com Website www.brightsolutionsvietnam.com GRET Sector Poverty, inequalities Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact dieptran.vietnam@gret.org Website www.gret.org Energies Sans Frontières Sector Acces to water ancd energy Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact michel.munoz12@orange.fr Website www.energies-sans-frontieres.org La Goutte d’eau Nîmes Vietnam Sector Help to family in social and health Action Location Nîmes, France Contact danygouttedeau@gmail.com Website associationgouttedeau.e-monsite.com Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD) Sector Education, Vocational training, Support to micro enterprises Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact ttv.hardiville@iecd.org Website www.iecd.org/en/ Mekong Plus Sector Economic-social-human development Location Vietnam & Cambodia Contact bernard.kervyn@mekongplus.org Website www.mekongplus.org EDUCATION & TRAINING Asian Institute of Technology in Vietnam Sector Higher education, Sustainable development Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact hoa@aitcv.ac.vn Website aitvn.asia/ 28. Knowmads Hanoi Sector Well being and Education Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact linhpham@knowmads.vn Website knowmads.vn Life Project 4 Youth Foundation Inc. Sector Professional Training for Young Vulnerable Adults Location Ha Noi & Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact roxane.durand@lp4y.org Website www.lp4y.org Passerelles numériques Vietnam Sector IT, Education Location Da Nang, Vietnam Contact trang.vo@passerellesnumeriques.org Website www.passerellesnumeriques.org/en/ Grow Green Vietnam Sector Environment/Sustainability Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact growgreenvietnam@gmail.com Website www.growgreenvietnam.com ENVIRONMENT Center for Creativity and Sustainability Study and Consultancy Sector Sustainable Consumption and Production; Climate change; Renewable Energy; Sustainable Agriculture Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact long.nh@ccspin.org Website ccspin.org/index.php/en Change Vietnam Sector Environment Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact yaochen@changevn.org Website www.changevn.org Development Workshop France Sector Disaster risk reduction, safe housing & safe construction Location Hue, Vietnam Contact guillaume.chantry@dwf.org Website www.dwf.org Enda Vietnam Sector Community-based solid waste system management Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact linh.nth@endavn.org.vn Website www.endavn.org.vn Grow Your Life - Social Permaculture Sector Organic Agriculture Location Hoi An & Quang Nam, Vietnam Contact permaculturewalkabout@gmail.com Keep Vietnam Clean and Green Sector Anti-littering via Children education & Public awareness programs Location Countrywide, Vietnam Contact tue@vietnamsachvaxanh.org Website vietnamsachvaxanh.org Rencontres du Vienam Sector Science and Education Location Qui Nhon, Vietnam Contact Tran Thanh Van Website rencontresduvietnam.org/ Rikolto Sector Sustainable Food Systems Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact minh.thai@rikolto.org / vietnam@rikolto.org Website www.rikolto.org/vietnam 29. . INDIVIDUALS WWF-Viet Nam Sector Wildlife Conservation Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact van.nguyendaongoc@wwfgreatermekong.org Website vietnam.panda.org Zero Waste Saigon Sector Environment Location Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Contact julia@zerowastesaigon.com Website www.zerowastesaigon.com SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLATFOR PLATFORM ccifv.openteam.com INDIVIDUALS NONPROFITS BUSINESSES Gather around meaningful projects based on shared values and join forces for positive impact! CIVIL SOCIETY HEALTHCARE Association Franco-Vietnamienne de Médecine d’Urgence et Réanimation Sector Healthcare Location France & Vietnam Contact afravietmur@gmail.com Website blog.afravietmur.com Médecins du Monde Sector Healthcare Location Ha Noi, Vietnam Contact genco.vietnam@medecinsdumonde.net Website www.medecinsdumonde.org Interested in finding out more about their projects and getting in touch? Most of these organizations are listed on CCIFV Social Responsibility Platform: ccifv.openteam.co 30. 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