In the context of the global shift towards green and sustainable development, ESG is increasingly becoming an important criterion to evaluate the capacity and reputation of enterprises, especially in the real estate industry. Grasping this trend, Novaland identifies the integration of ESG into the growth strategy as a key task and a lever to enhance competitiveness, attract investment, and contribute to the national development orientation.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Hoang Duc Hung, an independent member of the Board of Directors of Novaland Group, emphasized: "We are living in a turbulent period, not only due to rapid changes in the economy, but also due to profound changes in the environment, society and increasing requirements for corporate governance. In the face of these challenges, closely integrating ESG factors into the strategy and operations of the enterprise is a core factor to promote sustainable development from 2025, both building a solid foundation for development until 2030 and creating long-term competitive advantages in the future."

At Novaland, ESG transformation is not only a decision from the board of directors but has become a spirit of action that spreads throughout the system. The Group has established the ESG - Risk Management - Strategic Management Committee to guide and monitor the implementation process. At the same time, each department and each project is required to identify specific ESG goals, proactively implement action plans, and commit to periodic internal audits to ensure effectiveness and compliance with GRESB standards.

Since the beginning of 2025, Novaland has issued a set of ESG standards applicable to two levels: Corporate and Project. At the same time, the Group has promoted a series of initiatives focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy development, biodiversity conservation and waste management optimization. The Group has also continuously improved its governance system to make decision-making processes transparent, control risks and optimize benefits for all stakeholders.

GreenViet - strategic partner

The strategic cooperation with GreenViet is part of the roadmap to make Novaland a leading enterprise that meets international ESG standards, thereby increasing access to green investment capital, enhancing brand reputation, and actively contributing to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and leading the circular economy in Vietnam.

As a pioneer in Vietnam in consulting and implementing green building standards such as LEED, LOTUS, EDGE, BCA GreenMark, WELL, Fitwell..., GreenViet has accompanied a series of large enterprises in the country and Southeast Asia. With more than 12 years of practical experience, GreenViet is one of 7 consulting companies in the world to achieve all 3 LEED Proven Provider certifications issued by the US Green Building Council. At the same time, GreenViet is also the first partner of GRESB in Vietnam - the world's leading prestigious organization in assessing ESG performance in the real estate sector.

At the signing ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong Thu, CEO of GreenViet shared: "We believe that the cooperation with Novaland will create positive and practical values ​​not only for the business but also for the community and the environment. GreenViet commits to consulting a flexible, feasible and synchronous ESG roadmap, suitable for the scale and development orientation of Novaland, aiming to achieve GRESB certification with a high ranking in the period 2025 - 2030".

Accordingly, GreenViet will assess the current situation, develop an ESG strategy for the Group and its component projects, apply a "hybrid" approach (a combination of many models, methods and strategies), ensuring consistency in common goals but still flexible according to the characteristics of each operating segment.

Novaland is one of the few real estate enterprises in Vietnam that always aims to benefit the country and the people when investing and developing real estate projects in provinces and cities across the country. Novaland's projects always contribute high value in developing infrastructure, improving economic development in that area. Not only that, the real estate projects all pursue green building standards, for example EDGE Certification developed by IFC. This affirms that throughout the 32-year development journey with three main areas: Urban Real Estate, Tourism and Industry, the Group has focused on balanced development of all three factors: Environment, Society, Economy.

With the determination of the board of directors, the consensus of the entire team and the support of prestigious partners, Novaland believes that it will conquer ESG goals in a systematic, practical and effective way in the journey of green and sustainable development.

Vu Phong

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