Recently, within the framework of the Vietnam ESG Initiative 2025 award ceremony, Gemadept-Terminal Link Cai Mep Terminal Joint Stock Company (Gemalink Port)—a key part of Gemadept Corporation’s port-logistics ecosystem—was honored as one of the Top 3 best-performing enterprises. This achievement not only recognizes the efforts of Gemadept and Gemalink but also affirms the company’s role in shaping new standards for a green port ecosystem in Vietnam.
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A Pioneering Milestone in the National ESG Transformation Journey
“Vietnam ESG Initiative 2025” is a prestigious program organized by the Agency for Enterprise Development (Ministry of Planning and Investment) and the Private Sector Development Committee (Board IV), in collaboration with Foreign Trade University and the FTU Innovation and Incubation Center (FIIS). The program is part of the 2022–2025 framework to support private sector enterprises in sustainable business, in accordance with Decision 167/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister.
The program is also supported by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP), Catalyse+, and the Green Innovation Joint Stock Company (GREEN IN).
Surpassing hundreds of participating enterprises, Gemalink Port successfully convinced the evaluation committee to secure its place in the Top 3 ESG Initiative Enterprises 2025. This is well-deserved recognition for the persistent efforts of Gemadept and Gemalink in pioneering the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards.
Gemalink representative (second from the left) receives the award at the event.
According to the organizers, Gemalink is a typical and pioneering enterprise in the industry regarding “Green Ports and ESG Transformation”.
Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy, Director of Office IV, shared at the event: “Over three years of implementation, the Initiative has proven its role as a practical platform helping businesses enhance their reputation, access partners and supply chains, expand international markets, and effectively access green capital.”
Gemalink Deep-Sea Port: A “Green Link” in the Global Supply Chain
As a flagship of Gemadept Group’s fully integrated Port and Logistics ecosystem—a corporation with 36 years of fostering Vietnam’s maritime economy—Gemalink Deep-sea Port is honored to be ranked among the top 19 commercial ports worldwide capable of receiving today’s largest mega-vessels.
Moving beyond scale and operational capacity, Gemalink is positioned as a modern Green Port – Smart Port, serving as a vital link in the green maritime transport corridors of Vietnam and the region.
Representative from Gemalink Port shared their insights on ESG implementation in the new context of the world at the event
To realize the goal of Net-Zero and sustainable development, Gemalink has implemented several groundbreaking solutions and initiatives:
- Green Operations: Optimizing the use of electric equipment and renewable energy in port operations.
- International Standards: Pioneering the inventory and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions according to ISO 14064 standards; achieving certifications for Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001).
- Social Responsibility: Launching the “Seed for Sea” mangrove reforestation initiative and other practical activities to protect biodiversity and combat climate change.
Gemalink’s proactive implementation of ESG practices is not only a response to increasingly stringent domestic and international regulations—and the requirements of customers and partners—but also a core strategy to enhance market competitiveness.
As major shipping lines and global partners increasingly prioritize collaborations with enterprises demonstrating high sustainability scores, the Top 3 ESG Initiatives 2025 title serves as a significant milestone. This recognition enables Gemadept and Gemalink to expand international opportunities, integrate deeper into the global green supply chain, and attract green capital investment.
The Vietnam ESG Initiative 2025 award further reaffirms the steadfast commitment of Gemadept and Gemalink to their ‘Greening’ journey, contributing to the sustainable development and global elevation of Vietnam’s maritime industry.
