The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Vinamilk launch the tree planting project towards the goal of Net Zero in 2050

Hanoi becomes the starting point for the journey of planting carbon neutral trees towards Net Zero implemented by Vinamilk and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in 5 years from 2023-2027 with a total budget of 15 billion VND.

On February 26, 2022, in Hanoi, Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) and the Natural Resources and Environment Newspaper – the mouthpiece of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment officially kicked off the project of planting sunflower trees. to Net Zero for the first year in Hanoi Capital. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Mr. Le Cong Thanh, Secretary of the Party Committee, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and leaders of Vinamilk.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and delegates visited the Net Zero target information area at the event

This is a project in response to the goal of bringing net emissions to “zero” committed by the Government of Vietnam at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in 2021 (COP26).

At the kick-off ceremony taking place at the National Monument of Hai Ba Trung Temple, representatives of Vinamilk and the Natural Resources and Environment Newspaper presented more than 1,000 mature trees with a value of nearly 1.5 billion VND planted in the district. Me Linh (Hanoi). The selected plants are healthy, well-growing trees, ranging in size from 3 to 5 m and can grow up to 15 m in height at maturity. Trees have a long growth process, so the amount of carbon accumulated will also increase every year with the life of the tree; At the same time, it also has the effect of improving the landscape, creating shade and fresh air for Hanoi capital.

Leaders of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and representatives of Vinamilk presented symbolic boards and souvenir trees to leaders of Me Linh district, Ho Chi Minh City.Hanoi

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh shared: Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century, causing global warming. Sea level rise and extreme weather phenomena, directly threaten people’s daily life, affect socio-economic development.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and delegates together pulled the silk ribbon to launch the symbolic stone pillar of the tree planting project towards Net Zero at the event.

Against this backdrop, Vietnam has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, supporting important declarations and initiatives on forest protection at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on United Nations on Climate Change (COP26); “Commitment goes hand in hand with Action” at COP27; At the same time, Vietnam is a typical country, actively responding to the “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration” launched by the United Nations…

The Deputy Minister also evaluated this as a practical initiative to create a high spread in the community, join hands to act, and contribute towards the goal of Net Zero.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and representatives of ministries, sectors and localities planted the first green trees of the project in Me Linh district, Hanoi.(Photo: Ngoc Thanh)

“Choosing Hanoi as the starting point for the project because the organizers expect that from the capital, the heart of the country, the journey of planting trees towards the goal of carbon neutrality will spread to many localities across Vietnam. Male. In addition, the National Monument of Hai Ba Trung Temple contains special historical meanings of patriotism and the spirit of national defense throughout thousands of years of history. In the current era, the act of joining hands to protect the environment is also contributing to protecting the country against the effects of climate change, towards a greener and more sustainable Vietnam . Natural Resources & Environment Le Cong Thanh emphasized.

After Hanoi, the journey in 2023 will be researched, planned and planted by Vinamilk and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in other localities across the country. The project representative added that the tree planting activity towards Net Zero from 2023 – 2027 with a total budget of 15 billion VND will be carried out with four key orientations including: (1) Research cooperation with experts experts, specialized consulting units at home and abroad; (2) Plan care, maintenance and protection to ensure the growth of the tree; (3) Measures, statistics, reports to inventory and calculate GHG absorption and (4) Through activities, transmit information to raise awareness about Net Zero and spread love for nature and trees. green to the community.

Mr. Le Hoang Minh – CEO of Vinamilk said at the event: “Vinamilk has carried out many tree planting and afforestation projects. Therefore, we realize that the most important thing is to take care of and maintain the life of the plants. Therefore, the tree planting project towards Net Zero focuses on building tree planting plans in a scientific way to maintain the highest percentage of trees living and growing at the highest level, without wasting nature’s green resources. naturally” .

This is also an activity for the environment that has been carried out by Vinamilk for many years. From 2012 to 2020, Vinamilk and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have coordinated to implement the Fund of 1 million trees for Vietnam in Vietnam. 56 locations in 20 provinces and cities with a total value of 12.5 billion VND. This program is an example of efforts and actions for the environment, for life and for a green future.

Following the sustainable development orientation, Vinamilk has completed the installation of solar energy at the head office, the system of farms and factories of the enterprise with an installed capacity of 72.55 MWp, contributing to the reduction of nearly 85,000 tons of CO2, equivalent to planting 4.6 million trees. The percentage of green energy in Vinamilk’s production activities has reached 87% of the total energy used. Vinamilk is also a leading enterprise in sustainable development in Vietnam, is considered as a company that manages greenhouse gas emissions well, applies the circular economy well and is a typical sustainable enterprise of Vietnam many times. consecutive year.

Ha Linh/Market Lifestyle