Acecook Vietnam makes a breakthrough in the ranking of Top 100 sustainable development enterprises

Honored in the Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises in 2024, Acecook Vietnam has successfully affirmed its continuous efforts and remarkable achievements towards the goal of sustainable development, associated with social and community responsibility. Acecook Vietnam has made a breakthrough move from 60th place in 2023 to 13th place in the 2024 rankings, according to the results of the Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises in 2024 with the theme "Enterprises Rising in the Green Era", organized by the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD-VCCI). With the motto "Cook happiness" to bring happiness to consumers, employees and society, Acecook Vietnam identifies sustainable development as the top priority in the group's long-term strategy. In particular, the leap in Acecook Vietnam's position on the CSI 2024 rankings shows the spectacular efforts of the enterprise, closely following the evaluation criteria set out by the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Index, including: 153 indicators, of which 62% are compliance indicators and 38% are advanced indicators to evaluate enterprises in comprehensive aspects: Economic efficiency - corporate governance - society - environment. To achieve sustainable economic development associated with social responsibility and environmental protection, Acecook Vietnam has been implementing practical activities such as providing quality products, improving employee welfare, using renewable energy, protecting the environment and making positive contributions to the community towards a better future. Developing products that enhance nutritional value, bringing happiness to consumers As a leading enterprise in the domestic instant noodle industry, Acecook Vietnam is well aware of its responsibility in bringing quality, nutritious, safe products as well as providing correct, scientific information to consumers. With the desire to enhance the value of the instant noodle industry, Acecook Vietnam has improved its products to be more delicious, convenient, safe, as well as bringing a joyful experience to everyone when using the products. Over the years, Acecook Vietnam has continuously researched and supplemented essential vitamins and minerals in products such as: Adding calcium in Hao Hao noodles, providing more vitamin B12 in Phu Huong vermicelli or Ohayo instant porridge rich in fiber. In particular, exported products are also labeled Gluten-free, Vegan... to help international consumers feel secure in choosing based on their individual needs. The company also maintains accurate and scientific communication about instant noodles as well as propaganda and guidance for consumers to eat nutritious foods according to nutritional formulas, through a series of seminars and educational programs on food safety and nutrition for women's associations, students and pupils in localities nationwide. In addition to nutrition education, the company also organizes seminars and educational activities on environmental protection, the "Green Living, Healthy Living" program, how to classify waste, etc. to raise public awareness.

Workshop on Food Safety and Proper Nutrition for Women.

In particular, the company also expands factory tour programs, welcoming about 10,000 visitors each year to visit factories nationwide to create opportunities for consumers to directly observe the production process, build trust and peace of mind about product quality, as well as instruct on how to use noodles scientifically. This is also an opportunity for the company to connect more closely with consumers, listen to opinions, understand needs and thereby bring about appropriate improvements to ensure superior quality for both products and services. Building a happy and inspiring working environment One of the key factors that helps Acecook Vietnam succeed on its journey of sustainable development is its focus on human resource development. A positive working environment, an inspiring corporate culture, and respect for human values ​​have created the strength to unite more than 6,000 employees at Acecook Vietnam. To build a sustainable human resource, Acecook Vietnam focuses on promoting a culture of innovation through initiatives and flexible policies, encouraging employees to develop their capacity and propose creative ideas. In addition, the company also focuses on in-depth training programs for employees on developing strategic thinking, leadership skills, time management and problem solving... To help employees balance work and life, Acecook Vietnam actively implements extracurricular activities such as sports and culture, helping to build a harmonious working environment and increase connectivity for the group. In addition, the company also organizes programs aimed at employees' families such as factory tours, giving gifts on holidays... showing deep concern for each employee and their family.

Head office building in Tan Binh Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City.

With attractive welfare policies and an open corporate culture, Acecook Vietnam not only retains talent but also creates conditions for them to maximize their potential. These efforts have helped Acecook Vietnam be honored in the Top 5 best workplaces in Vietnam in the FMCG industry in 2024, affirming its effective human resource development strategy, creating great attraction for employees. Promoting sustainable production, joining hands to protect the green planet Following the direction of sustainable development, in 2024, Acecook Vietnam has taken important steps in minimizing the impact on the environment. Notably, the move to convert the packaging of cup noodles, bowls, and trays to environmentally friendly materials: Using paper cups instead of plastic cups for Modern, Handy Hao Hao, Caykay products... as well as initially testing the removal of plastic forks in mini cup noodles. Despite increasing production costs due to packaging changes, Acecook Vietnam is still steadfast in promoting this innovation to reduce the amount of plastic used, limit plastic waste released into the environment, while maintaining quality and food safety standards. This effort not only has a positive impact on consumers, strengthens brand trust, but also makes a practical contribution to environmental protection. Aiming for sustainable instant noodle products, contributing to environmental protection, Acecook Vietnam not only focuses on reducing the amount of plastic waste but also switching to using clean energy. Accordingly, since 2021, the enterprise has installed a boiler system using liquefied petroleum gas imported from Japan, helping to reduce about 43% CO ₂ , 70% NOx and completely eliminate SO ₂ compared to coal boilers. By 2023, Acecook Vietnam will gradually switch to Biomass boilers, using agricultural by-products at the remaining factories. By 2025, Acecook Vietnam aims to complete the transition to clean energy at all factories, contributing to reducing greenhouse gases, saving energy, protecting the environment and combating climate change.

Solar panel system installed on the roof of a factory in Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, Acecook Vietnam also uses green energy from the solar power system to produce instant noodles. The rooftop solar power system installed at the main office building and factory in Ho Chi Minh City can provide an average output of about 900,000kWh/year. This amount of electricity is equivalent to the amount of electricity used to produce about 3.6 million packs of Hao Hao noodles. In addition to serving production, the generated electricity is also used for the operations of the main office building in Tan Binh Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City with nearly 400 employees working. This environmentally friendly green energy system not only contributes to reducing emissions and optimizing costs in Ho Chi Minh City but is also expanded to the Vinh Long factory, expected to be operational in 2026, further affirming Acecook Vietnam's commitment to sustainability. Bringing happiness to the community, realizing sustainable development goals Acecook Vietnam's sustainable development journey is also clearly demonstrated through its commitment to social responsibility, through volunteer activities, contributing to the development of sports, culture and improving the quality of life of the community. Since 2019, Acecook Vietnam has coordinated with the Vietnam Children's Fund to implement projects, donating more than 15 billion VND to 50,000 disadvantaged children through nutritious meals, scholarships and school supplies. Within the framework of this cooperation, the "Happy Trip" project also brought nearly 100 disadvantaged children from all over the country to visit the Acecook Vietnam factory in Ho Chi Minh City, helping to nurture their beautiful dreams.

The programs "Happy Noodle Package" and "Casting Nets for Dreams" support children in difficult circumstances.

In addition, the company is also a familiar sponsor for large and small sports activities nationwide, the main sponsor for the Vietnam Football Team, contributing to encouraging people to participate in sports activities, building a solid health foundation. With a commitment to sustainable development, Acecook Vietnam constantly implements practical solutions to link economic growth with environmental protection and social responsibility. These efforts not only affirm the position of the company but also spread positive values, contributing to creating a happy and prosperous society. Source: https://nhandan.vn/acecook-viet-nam-thang-hang-dot-pha-tai-bang-xep-hang-top-100-doanh-nghiep-phat-trien-ben-vung-post848747.html