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Acecook Vietnam was honored in the CSI 100 rankings in 2024. Photo: Acecook Vietnam

With the motto “Cook happiness” to bring happiness to consumers, employees and society, Acecook Vietnam identifies sustainable development as the top priority in its long-term strategy. In particular, Acecook Vietnam’s leap in position on the CSI 2024 rankings shows the company’s spectacular efforts, closely following the evaluation criteria set out by the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Index.

Developing products with enhanced nutritional value

Acecook Vietnam is well aware of its responsibility in providing quality, nutritious, safe products as well as providing correct, scientific information to consumers. Wishing to enhance the value of the instant noodle industry, Acecook Vietnam has improved its products to be more delicious, convenient, safe, as well as bringing a fun experience to everyone when using the products. Over the years, Acecook Vietnam has continuously researched and added vitamins and minerals to its products such as: Adding calcium to Hao Hao noodles, providing more vitamin B12 in Phu Huong vermicelli or Ohayo instant porridge rich in fiber. In particular, exported products are also labeled Gluten-free, Vegan... to help international consumers choose according to their individual needs.

The company also maintains communication activities about instant noodles as well as propaganda and guidance for consumers to eat nutritious food according to nutritional formulas, through a series of seminars and educational programs on food safety and nutrition for women's associations, students and pupils in localities nationwide. In addition, the company also organizes seminars and educational activities on environmental protection, the "Green and healthy living" program, how to classify waste, etc. to raise public awareness.

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Workshop on Food Safety and Proper Nutrition for Women's Association. Photo: Acecook Vietnam

In particular, the company also expanded its factory tour programs, welcoming about 10,000 visitors each year to visit factories nationwide to create opportunities for consumers to directly observe the production process, build trust and peace of mind about product quality, as well as guide how to use noodles scientifically. This is also an opportunity for the company to connect more closely with consumers, listen to opinions, understand needs and thereby bring appropriate improvements.

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Head office building at Tan Binh Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Acecook Vietnam

Promoting sustainable production, joining hands to protect the green planet

Following the sustainable development orientation, in 2024, Acecook Vietnam has made important steps in minimizing the impact on the environment. Notably, the move to convert the packaging of cup noodles, bowls, and trays to environmentally friendly materials: Using paper cups instead of plastic cups for Modern, Handy Hao Hao, Caykay products... as well as initially testing the removal of plastic forks in mini cup noodles. Although production costs increased due to packaging changes, Acecook Vietnam is still determined to promote this improvement to reduce the amount of plastic used, limit plastic waste to the environment, and maintain food quality and safety standards.

Contributing to environmental protection, Acecook Vietnam has switched to using clean energy. Since 2021, the company has installed a boiler system using liquefied petroleum gas imported from Japan, helping to reduce about 43% CO2, 70% NOx and completely eliminate SO2 compared to coal boilers. By 2023, Acecook Vietnam will gradually switch to Biomass boilers, using agricultural by-products at the remaining factories. The goal is that by 2025, Acecook Vietnam will complete the transition to clean energy at all factories, contributing to reducing greenhouse gases, saving energy and protecting the environment.

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Solar panel system installed on the factory roof. Photo: Acecook Vietnam

Acecook Vietnam also uses green energy from solar power systems to produce instant noodles. The rooftop solar power system installed at the main office building and factory in Ho Chi Minh City can provide an average output of about 900,000kWh/year.

In addition to serving production, the electricity generated is also used for the operations of the main office building in Tan Binh Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City with nearly 400 employees working. The green energy system not only contributes to reducing emissions and optimizing costs in the Ho Chi Minh City area but is also being expanded to the Vinh Long factory, expected to be operational in 2026.

Bringing happiness to the community, realizing sustainable development goals

Acecook Vietnam's sustainable development journey is also clearly demonstrated through its commitment to social responsibility, through volunteer activities, contributing to the development of sports, culture and improving the quality of life of the community. Since 2019, Acecook Vietnam has cooperated with the Vietnam Children's Fund to implement projects, donating more than 15 billion VND to 50,000 children in difficult circumstances through nutritious meals, scholarships and school supplies. Within the framework of this cooperation, the "Happy Trip" project also brought nearly 100 children in difficult circumstances from all over the country to visit the Acecook Vietnam factory in Ho Chi Minh City.

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The “Happy Noodle Package” and “Casting Nets for Dreams” programs support children in difficult circumstances. Photo: Acecook Vietnam

In addition, the company is also a familiar sponsor for large and small sports activities nationwide, the main sponsor for the Vietnam Football team, contributing to encouraging people to participate in sports activities, building a solid health foundation.

Committed to sustainable development, Acecook Vietnam continuously implements practical solutions to link economic growth with environmental protection and social responsibility. These efforts not only affirm the position of the enterprise but also spread positive values, contributing to the creation of a happy and prosperous society.

Ngoc Minh