The Top 50 Sustainable Businesses of 2024: FPT, Masan Group, Vinamilk, and Vietjet Lead the Way

The Top 50 Sustainable Development Businesses Award for 2024 has been announced, and it's an impressive lineup. FPT, Masan Group, Vinamilk, and Vietjet are just some of the renowned names that have made the cut this year.

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Vietjet Air has been recognized and honored with two significant awards this year: “Outstanding Sustainable Transport” and “Human Resources Strategy for Sustainable Development.” These awards acknowledge the airline’s remarkable achievements in sustainable development programs, green transition, low-carbon strategy, and efficient use of green energy, as well as effective human resource management.

Mr. Nguyen An Di, Director of Human Resources at Vietjet (red T-shirt, gray jacket), receives the Top 50 Sustainable Enterprise award from the organizing committee.

As a sustainable enterprise, Vietjet has implemented numerous environmental protection and sustainable development initiatives since its establishment, optimizing its resources. The airline is a pioneer in green transition, utilizing a modern fleet that offers up to 20% fuel savings, reducing emissions, and optimizing aircraft configuration. Vietjet was the first to introduce e-tickets, minimizing paper and ink usage. The airline also uses eco-friendly and recyclable materials, such as coconut husks, bamboo, and biodegradable packaging, for its onboard equipment, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Vietjet takes a leading role in researching, developing, and adopting sustainable aviation fuel, striving to be a green airline, technology leader, and environmentally friendly enterprise.

Vietjet was also recognized in the “Human Resources Strategy for Sustainable Development” category based on financial indicators, labor policies, working environment, leadership and corporate governance, awards and special achievements in production and business activities, and social responsibility. The airline boasts a high-quality workforce of over 6,000 employees from more than 50 countries and territories. Every year, thousands of candidates apply to join Vietjet, attracted by its competitive salaries, excellent benefits, professional work environment, and abundant career development opportunities.

The Top 50 Sustainable Enterprises award is an annual initiative by the Investment Bridge Magazine to promote the trend of sustainable development among Vietnamese businesses and society. It acknowledges and honors enterprises that contribute to environmental friendliness, social equity, and sustainable development. The award also raises awareness and inspires the community about sustainable development and environmental protection.

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