HEINEKEN Vietnam CEO proposes solutions to create a sustainable business environment
As one of the first foreign investors to come to Vietnam in the early 1990s, HEINEKEN has developed into a leading fast-moving consumer goods enterprise in Vietnam, with 5 factories and nearly 3,000 employees nationwide. The company is creating more than 170,000 jobs across the entire value chain. In more than 33 years of operation, HEINEKEN Vietnam has always been one of the leading enterprises in contributing to the state budget. In 2023 alone, HEINEKEN Vietnam contributed an equivalent of 0.5% of the total GDP and 2.1% of the total national budget revenue. Aiming for a better Vietnam, sustainable development is always at the heart of all business and production activities of the enterprise, with a long-term strategy focusing on three main pillars: Society, Responsible Drinking, and Environment - with a great ambition to achieve Net Zero in production by 2030. At the dialogue with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, HEINEKEN Vietnam General Director Wietse Mutters once again emphasized the enterprise's belief in Vietnam's potential, demonstrated through the outstanding speed of economic growth, digital transformation and promoting sustainable development. To make the most of this potential, Mr. Mutters shared his views on two key issues - one is the circular economy, and the other is the need for a stable and consistent investment environment. Specifically, the company is particularly interested in the circular element in aluminum packaging production and the urgency of establishing aluminum can recycling infrastructure. The General Director of HEINEKEN Vietnam said that most of the company's products are sold in aluminum cans, and the company prioritizes purchasing these aluminum cans from domestic manufacturers. However, because Vietnam does not have an aluminum rolling mill, businesses like HEINEKEN Vietnam are forced to export used cans for recycling into aluminum rolls, then import them back to Vietnam to produce new cans. He emphasized the need for professional aluminum rolling mills with domestic recycling capabilities, helping to optimize the supply chain and reduce dependence on foreign recycled raw materials. He hopes that the Government will study and create conditions to license professional aluminum rolling mills to set up factories in Vietnam, thereby establishing the foundation for a circular economy. This is also a premise for businesses to continue to strongly contribute to the Net Zero 2050 goal that Vietnam has set.
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