FPT Expert: “ESG No Longer a Trend But a Business Survival Imperative”
On May 13, at the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference, Mr. Pham Tuan—Product Director of the VertZéro solution at FPT Corporation—shared in-depth insights on the growing significance of ESG factors in today’s volatile business landscape. Instead of treating ESG as a vague concept, FPT emphasized that immediate ESG action can generate significant impacts for business opportunities.
The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference was co-hosted by Raise Partners and Vietnam Innovators Digest, a trusted forum connecting investors and businesses committed to sustainable development in Vietnam.
During the panel titled “Powering Vietnam’s Green and Digital Future Through Inclusive Workforce Development,” leaders and experts from FPT, Sweef Capital, and AIT Vietnam discussed strategies to build human capital and technology capabilities in driving the green transition.
Panel:” Powering Vietnam’s Green and Digital Future Through Inclusive Workforce Development”
Mr. Pham Tuan, Product Director of the VertZéro solution at FPT Corporation, pointed out the growing challenges of current green transition requirements. The most unmistakable evidence lies in the shifting demands from international partners and clients. Major banks have already established frameworks for green loans, and soon, sustainable-linked loans offering preferential interest rates will benefit businesses that actively commit to specific ESG goals. Similarly, several major manufacturers in Vietnam face stringent emission reduction standards from EU clients—failure to comply could result in losing contracts to more competitive counterparts.
Mr. Pham Tuan – Product Director and Co-founder of the VertZéro solution at FPT Corporation – shares insights at the event.
FPT representative affirms: ESG is not just a passing “trend”, but a critical survival factor for Vietnamese enterprises. FPT has rolled out a “lead-first” strategy to proactively adapt and lead, demonstrated through its early actions such as committing to Net Zero by 2040 and publishing verified greenhouse gas emissions aligned with ISO14064-1 standards. The company also collaborates with reputable international organizations on ESG projects. These real-world experiences help FPT build a solid internal foundation and enable the group to share knowledge and support the broader business community.
FPT’s long-term vision identifies “Green” as one of its five strategic development pillars, alongside semiconductor, AI, Automotive Technology, and Digital Transformation. The company actively applies artificial intelligence to tackle environmental issues, optimize operations, and reduce carbon impacts. Notably, FPT partners with leading organizations such as ACCA, UNDP, UNESCO, and UNICEF to co-design programs that share its expertise and contribute to solving the talent shortage in the green transition sector.
FPT’s ambition goes beyond internal transformation, aiming to scale its “green formula” globally. As an early mover, the company developed the VertZéro platform to automate carbon tracking and reporting, adhering to global standards like IPCC, GHG Protocol, and ISO14064-1. With a database of over 90,000 emissions indicators, the platform supports businesses in 190 countries and helps optimize up to 80% of the reporting process. Currently, VertZéro is deployed across FPT and its banking partners, solidifying their joint commitment to green transformation and sustainable growth.
Emphasizing the importance of partnerships, Mr. Pham Tuan shared that FPT is implementing various initiatives to support the business community practicing ESG. These include offering free tools and software to help SMEs measure emissions, and partnering with banks like BIDV to promote green finance by providing carbon accounting and emissions management software to BIDV’s corporate clients free of charge (for a limited period), with preferential pricing of up to 25% thereafter.
Looking ahead, FPT continues to enhance its technological capabilities and expand its partner network to accompany Vietnam’s green and digital transformation journey. Mr. Tuan affirmed that these efforts align with national development goals outlined in Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, emphasizing collaboration with domestic and international organizations and enterprises.
The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference was held under the theme “Sustainability and Growth in an Uncertain World,” bringing together investors, business leaders from Vietnam and abroad, government representatives, startups, international organizations, experts, and media. The event aimed to spark dialogue and foster strategic connections between investment and sustainable development amid today’s dynamic socio-economic landscape.
