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Ho Chi Minh City, June 14, 2025 – In celebration of World Environment Day, the Green Leadership Community (GLC), in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Innovation and Startup Support (SIHUB) and various partners, organized a thematic seminar entitled:
“Sustainable Leadership: Understanding Carbon Footprint and Ecological Footprint.”
The event brought together leading experts, organizational leaders, and policymakers to foster a sustainability mindset based on concrete environmental indicators.
A Multidimensional Dialogue on Sustainable Development: From Measurement to Action
During the event, speakers delivered in-depth perspectives on carbon footprint and ecological footprint—two crucial indicators for assessing the environmental impact of human and corporate activities. Additionally, concepts such as green finance, carbon credits, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction pathways were examined with updated insights from global and domestic practices.
Esteemed Speakers and Guests: Bridging Knowledge, Policy, and Action
Keynote Speakers:
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong – Director, Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations
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Ms. Ambre Seradni – International Sustainable Development Strategist, currently affiliated with UN Women
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Mr. Vo Duy Quy – Country Director, Aonic Vietnam; Lecturer, Institute of Science, Technology and Enterprise Development
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Ms. Nguyen Ngan Sophie – Co-founder of GLC; Program Coordination and ESG Expert
Honored Guests:
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Dr. Tran Minh Hai – Vice Rector, School of Public Policy & Rural Development; Vice President, Vietnam Rice Association
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Mr. Nguyen Toan Thang – Executive Vice President, Ho Chi Minh City Association for the Protection of Nature and Environment
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Prof. Dr. Wayne Visser – Head of INSURE Hub, Católica Porto Business School; Program Director at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Focus of the Seminar: ESG, Carbon Credits, and Green Transformation
The seminar not only provided updated knowledge on green finance and carbon credits, but also emphasized carbon reduction as a practical response to World Environment Day. The event served as a platform for connection between experts, businesses, community organizations, and regulatory agencies, promoting a green innovation ecosystem and sustainable ESG-oriented leadership models.
GLC also introduced its advanced training and consultancy programs on:
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Developing ESG strategies for enterprises
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Carbon credit advisory and Net Zero pathways
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Green leadership development for the next generation of executives
Event Details
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Time: 08:30 – 12:00, Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Venue: SIHUB – 273 Dien Bien Phu Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
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Free registration at: https://forms.gle/4RnAF3jHMvoxEvG1A
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Registration deadline: June 13, 2025
Why Are Ecological and Carbon Footprints Considered “Guiding Metrics” for Sustainability?
In an era of accelerating globalization and climate crisis, measuring the ecological footprint helps identify the degree to which resource consumption exceeds Earth’s ecological capacity. In parallel, the carbon footprint provides a clear quantification of greenhouse gas emissions from the activities of organizations, businesses, or individuals.
These two indicators are not only academically significant, but also serve as policy-making tools, green strategy design frameworks, and ESG assessment metrics. They are embedded in various international standards such as GRI, TCFD, and the GHG Protocol.
Register Today to:
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Engage with leading experts in environment and ESG
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Update yourself with the latest Net Zero strategies and measurement tools
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Build a multidisciplinary network for collaborative sustainable action
Together, let’s shrink our footprint – and amplify our impact for a greener future!
