TANNER Vietnam ltd.
43D/8 Ho Van Hue, Phu Nhuan, HCM, Viet Nam
COP Report 2015
In 2014 TANNER Vietnam sets the pace to become a role model in sustainable corporate responsibility
participating in the United Nations Global Compact initiative. The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy
initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten
universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. By
doing so, business, as a primary driver of globalization, can help ensure that markets, commerce,
technology and finance advance in ways that benefit economies and societies everywhere.
1, Human rights:
TANNER Vietnam is a part of a growing group of companies who provide vital support to drive the global
corporate sustainability movement forward.
TANNER Vietnam is dedicated to implement and develop sustainably the ten principles of the UN Global
Compact including human rights, and in supporting broader UN development goals beyond its company.
"To become a participant of the United Nations Global Compact Initiative is truly a big motivator for
TANNER Vietnam and its employees to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive global economy.
Successful, sustainable business is driven by our people and their dedication to corporate values. We
strive to therefore become a role model for Small- and Medium Enterprises in Vietnam." Elmar Dutt,
Managing Director of TANNER Vietnam Ltd. states.
TANNER Vietnam applies the Vietnamese law and suitable German law for all employees and implements
all articles in the labor contacts with employees.
2, Labors:
Every year TANNER Vietnam organizes many training courses to improve the employees’ skills,
knowledge including sending employees to the head quarter in Germany for studying.
TANNER Vietnam employees in Time Management training course
TANNER Vietnam employees in ISO training course
TANNER Vietnam also takes the job opportunities to all people
Mr. Elmar Dutt, Managing Director of TANNER Vietnam Ltd had a speech at the Career Days program
Ms. Ly Thu Yen – The team leader of TMS(Translation Management System) was consulting a candidate
at the Career Days program
Every year TANNER Vietnam holds 2 employee meetings to review all the activities in the company in the
last year and the goals in the coming years
Organization of the team buildings, trips to make all employees work together and enjoy fun together,
building the spirit of a family
3, Environment
Being the 1st German corporation and the 8th corporation in Vietnam awarded the Green Office
certificate by the World Wide Fund for Nature, Vietnam (WWF Vietnam) in August 2010, TANNER
Vietnam has successfully implemented an accredited environmental and energy management plan in the
workplace.
In 2013, TANNER Vietnam won “The Green Environment for the Country” award presented by the
Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment due to sustainable activities that
TANNER Vietnam has implemented to maintain its involvement to the global environmental protection
and preservation as well as the community development.
Mr. Dam Quang The Hoang (in the middle of seven people in the front) Dr. Le Ke Son (on the left hand
side of Mr. Dam) and Dr. Pham Van Tan (on the right hand side of Mr. Dam) at the ceremony of “The
Green Environment for the Country” award 2013
On 28 June 2013, TANNER Vietnam won “The Green Environment for the Country” award for
achievements in environment protection and sustainable development of the community. The award was
presented by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment at the Hanoi Opera
House. On behalf of TANNER Vietnam, Mr. Dam Quang The Hoang, the Commercial Operations Manager
of TANNER Vietnam, got the award from Dr. Le Ke Son, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam
Environment Administration and Dr. Pham Van Tan, General Secretary of the Vietnam Union of Science
and Technology Associations.
The Green Environment for the Country” award encourages and appreciates businesses that contribute
in the protection of our environment with helpful and creative solutions for the benefit of Vietnam.
By July 2013, TANNER has taken effective measures to reduce the consumption of electricity and water
by 12 percent compared with 2012. TANNER has also designed and built a rooftop garden at their office
building in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu Nhuan District as an initiative to reduce their CO2 footprint and
contribute to a healthy urban environment. The rooftop garden is a further commitment of TANNER
saving energy and protecting the environment.
“The Green Environment for the Country” award is truly a big motivator for TANNER Vietnam Ltd. and its
employees to continuously raise awareness among the business community and society to preserve the
environment.
TANNER Vietnam got the Green Office certificate from WWF
TANNER is one of Vietnam’s first “Green Offices” certified by World Wide Fund for Nature Vietnam (WWF
Vietnam) in August 2010. TANNER and its employees have been continuously demonstrating a deep
commitment to protect the environment and to save energy. TANNER had all employees on hand to
design the garden, place the plants and grow vegetables and fruits.
Employees of TANNER are building a roof-top garden to help urban ecology
TANNER Vietnam has designed and built a roof-top garden at their office building in Phu Nhuan District,
as an initiative to save energy-consumption, reduce CO/2 emissions, urban heat effects and to contribute
to a healthy urban environment.
TANNER employees are taking care of the roof-top garden
“Our green roof-top garden is not just about looking good, but has economic, social and educational
benefits for our employees, company and the city in the near future”, said Mr. Elmar Dutt, Managing
Director of TANNER. “This roof-top garden not only reduces our building’s electricity consumption and
the CO/2 foot-print, but also filters air-borne pollutants, thus benefits the urban environment.”
Visit of SCG at TANNER Vietnam
On Wednesday, May 7 2014, SCG visited TANNER Vietnam. This visit was part of a series of activities of
GetGreen Vietnam - a project promoting sustainable consumption in Vietnam, focusing on sustainable
living and working of middle-income consumers in urban areas.
Siam Cement Group (SCG) and GetGreen Vietnam at rooftop garden of TANNER Vietnam
SCG was very excited to implement Green activities in daily lives. Therefore, the experience of TANNER
Vietnam in making our workplace more environmentally friendly and changing staff's habits for a big
impact on climate change for 4 years is really valuable. “We got many practical experiences from TANNER
Vietnam. We learned that small and simple actions with specific results can motivate the employees and
maintain Green activities” Ms. Tran Thi My Yen – Country Manager of SCG states.
TANNER Vietnam joins Coastal Cleanup Day 2013
TANNER Vietnam joins AmCham Community Day – “Act Clean. Save Green”
The Earth hour in the office
4, Anti-Corruption
TANNER Vietnam aims to create value for its stakeholders, its employees and society as a whole. We can
only sustain an increase in corporate value if we act within the law and in accordance with ethical
principles.
Every employee is responsible for ensuring that his or her conduct is legally and ethically compliant. This
applies to employees at all levels. All our actions must be consistent with our good name and reputation.
After all, business partners, investors and the public expect us to be competent, fair and reliable. My
colleagues on the Management Team and I are proud of employees who conduct themselves accordingly.
Due to the growing importance of good and responsible corporate governance, the Management Team
has decided to issue our Corporate Compliance Policy. Based on the proven principles that characterize
our business operations and clearly explains where and how you can obtain help with compliance
questions.
Our Principles of Business Conduct
Why be concerned about corporate compliance policy?
1. We are committed to fair competition – no antitrust violations.
2. We are committed to integrity in business dealings – no corruption.
3. We are committed to the principle of sustainability – no inappropriate risks for human health and the
environment.
4. We are committed to upholding national and foreign trade laws – no import and export infractions.
5. We are committed to proper record-keeping and transparent financial reporting – no deception.
6. We are committed to fair and respectful working conditions – no discrimination.
7. We are committed to protecting the fruits of our own endeavors and respecting the legally recognized
rights of others – no infringement of our own or others’ property rights.
8. We are committed to keeping corporate and personal interests separate – no conflicts of interest.
9. We are committed to cooperating with the authorities – no misinformation.
10. We are committed to protect and safeguard the environment.