Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong - Member of the Party Central Committee, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam; Mr. Huynh Thanh Xuan - Vice President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor; Mr. Dao Minh Tu - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Permanent Deputy Governor of the State Bank, Chairman of the Vietnam Banking Trade Union... attended the ceremony.
The “Green Bank for Green Life” contest is one of the outstanding activities to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the Founding of the Vietnam Trade Union, responding to the Governor's special emulation campaign to celebrate major holidays in 2025. At the same time, it aims to raise awareness and spread green actions, promote the role of the banking industry in sustainable development, and join hands for a green future for future generations.
The contest has contributed to propagating, educating and orienting officials, civil servants, public employees and employees of the banking sector to respond to the emulation movement to implement the Party's guidelines and policies, the State's legal policies and the Government's national strategy on green growth for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050; as well as programs, projects and plans of the State Bank on green growth and sustainable development.
The “Green Bank for Green Life” contest gathered 22 teams from banks and units in the banking industry; taking place over 2 days (November 13-14) at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace, in the form of dramatization, including 3 rounds: Round 1 - Introducing the team; Round 2 - Learning about Green Banking; Round 3 - Debate.
22 teams with 440 officials and union members directly participating performed fiercely and were equally matched.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong - Member of the Party Central Committee, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam assessed that the "Green Bank for Green Life" contest is a very practical activity, contributing to improving knowledge and strongly spreading the message of green growth and sustainable development, green life and green banking... The contest is not only a useful playground but also an important milestone on the green transformation path of the banking industry. It is an opportunity to strengthen the strength and solidarity of union members and employees in the entire banking industry. It is an opportunity for banks to promote their brand and business culture to the community.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong especially acknowledged, praised and highly appreciated the role of the Organizing Committee of the Contest, especially the core role of the Vietnam Bank Trade Union and BIDV Trade Union in successfully organizing this first Contest.
The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam hopes that in the coming time, units in the whole industry will continue to closely follow the industry's development strategy, the Vietnam Green Banking Development Project, the Action Plan for Sustainable Development, etc.
Therefore, the State Bank needs to continue to play a leading role in perfecting and promulgating appropriate mechanisms and policies to promote green credit and green banking; build a clear legal corridor, integrate environmental protection and sustainable development into the credit granting and risk management process. Promote action plans for green growth, adjust green banking development projects and reform the credit institution system to facilitate sustainable financial development.
Credit institutions need to increase investment in green sectors and sustainable development projects, such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, emission reduction and climate change adaptation. It is necessary to train staff in green finance and develop products suitable for greening and digital transformation needs.
The Vietnam Banking Trade Union needs to maximize its important role in promoting, mobilizing and motivating staff and union members to compete through activities to raise awareness of green banking and sustainable development. Actively launch practical emulation movements associated with political tasks, support environmental and social programs, and contribute to the common goals of the industry. Create conditions for staff and union members to participate in training and learn from experiences in green growth and building a sustainable culture.
At the ceremony, leaders of the State Bank, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, and the Vietnam Banking Trade Union awarded the Special Prize to the Agribank Trade Union team; the First Prize to the BIDV Trade Union team; the Second Prize to the two teams: Vietcombank Trade Union and SBV Bank Trade Union...
