Fostering Sustainability through ‘Green’ Initiatives
The ESG Business Awards, which recognize businesses and organizations leading the way in driving positive change for society and building a sustainable future in Asia, stand as a testament to Viettel IDC’s unwavering efforts in positively contributing to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Optimizing Energy Usage and Environmental Responsibility
Viettel IDC has implemented energy monitoring and optimization measures across all its data centers, resulting in a 4.52% reduction in total electricity consumption in 2023, equivalent to a decrease of 2,142 tons of CO2 emissions. Notably, the Binh Duong Data Center achieved a remarkable 7.84% energy savings through its water cooling system (chiller) and solar power system. Other centers also exceeded targets, achieving 3-4% electricity savings.
In 2023, Viettel IDC attained the ISO 50001:2018 and ISO 14001:2025 certifications for energy and environmental management. Additionally, 100% of Viettel IDC’s employees use virtual computers on a cloud platform, reducing electricity consumption and electronic waste equivalent to nearly 1,000 PCs/laptops by 88%.
Enhancing Community Responsibility
Viettel IDC continuously enhances its social responsibility by supporting and developing community-oriented projects. In 2023, the company introduced nearly 500 new initiatives related to work policies, productivity improvements, and organized charitable activities, honoring veterans, and promoting social welfare across the country.
With a focus on improving work quality and customer centricity, 97.72% of surveyed customers expressed satisfaction with Viettel IDC’s services and products.
Transparent and Responsible Governance
Governance is the core determinant of Viettel IDC’s success in its journey towards sustainability. Viettel IDC is committed to legal compliance and upholds high standards of business ethics. The company continues to standardize its governance model according to international norms. Notably, in 2023, Viettel IDC attained the ISO/IEC 22301:2019 certification for business continuity management, ISO 27018:2019 for protection of personal information in cloud storage, and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety management, reinforcing its commitment to transparent and responsible governance.
The ESG Business Awards for the Sustainable Infrastructure category further cements Viettel IDC’s leadership in implementing ESG initiatives and reinforces the company’s dedication to its sustainability goals.
Long-Term Sustainability Strategy
Viettel IDC, a leading provider of data center and cloud computing services in Vietnam, is one of the four key members of the campaign to promote digital transformation through cloud technology, initiated by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Viettel IDC is also a pioneer in Vietnam in announcing its sustainability strategy and committing to actions aligned with sustainability goals over the next 15 years, in line with the Vietnamese government’s commitments at COP26.
These goals encompass enhancing electricity and water savings, ensuring that 100% of data centers and cloud services meet international standards, achieving 30% of total electricity consumption from renewable sources, and developing a digital workforce of over 1 million people for Vietnam and international markets where Viettel IDC invests.
Viettel IDC’s Sustainability Goals by 2030. Image: Viettel IDC
As a market leader in data center and cloud services in Vietnam, Viettel IDC integrates sustainability into its business growth. The company’s sustainability commitment not only underscores the dual goal of “developing digital technology alongside a green transition” but also reflects its aspiration for Vietnamese businesses to collaborate and adopt ESG standards suitably, creating a sustainable value chain.
Read Viettel IDC’s full 2023 Sustainability Report at: https://viettelidc.com.vn/ve-chung-toi
About the ESG Business Awards
The ESG Business Awards is an annual initiative by Asian Business Review, recognizing businesses that spearhead positive societal change and contribute to a sustainable future in Asia. This year’s judging panel comprised leading experts in sustainability from renowned consulting firms, including KPMG, PwC, EY, Kearney, and BCG.
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