The event was co-organized by Raise Partners and Ivy+Partners, with the participation of more than 40 speakers from management agencies, investment funds, financial institutions and businesses. The discussion content focused on sustainable investment trends, new requirements of the international market and the adaptability of Vietnamese businesses.
According to experts, ESG is no longer just about "compliment", but has become a criterion for evaluating business governance capacity, resilience and readiness to access capital. This is also considered an important condition for businesses to participate more deeply in major markets such as Europe or Australia.
One of the notable contents at the conference was Vietnam's closer approach to emerging markets according to FTSE classification. This opens up opportunities to attract large-scale international capital flows, but also sets higher requirements for transparency, governance and operating standards.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Mimi Vu - founder of Raise Partners said that businesses need to see ESG as a competitive advantage instead of just a mandatory requirement. According to her, businesses implementing ESG through practical actions will have more opportunities to access international capital sources and enhance their position in the market.
Meanwhile, Ms. Kate Wallace - Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City emphasized that ESG is becoming a core factor in the trust of global investors. The Australian representative said that they will continue to accompany Vietnam in promoting responsible investment and sustainable development.
According to Mr. Craig Martin - Managing Chairman of Dynam Capital, investment funds currently appreciate the spirit of readiness to change, transparency and continuous improvement of businesses in ESG management.
The discussions show that the biggest challenge for businesses today is no longer awareness, but implementation capacity, verified data and the integration of ESG into actual operations.
