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Continuing the success of INSEE i2i Talks - Session 1, INSEE Vietnam is embarking on the journey to act for the green future of the Vietnamese concrete industry through the session titled INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2 with the theme: " Identifying GHG emission and Preliminary Toward Low-Carbon Concrete" The event, jointly organized with BSI Vietnam and Arup Vietnam, took place on January 18th. At INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2, speakers will guide businesses on how to identify greenhouse gas emissions within organizational boundaries, aiding in the process of conducting greenhouse gas audits and shaping appropriate action strategies for companies in their emission reduction journey.

Building on the success of INSEE i2i Talks - Session 1, on the morning of January 18, 2024, INSEE Vietnam partnered with BSI Vietnam and Arup Vietnam for the INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2 with the theme: "Identifying GHG emission and Preliminary Toward Low-Carbon Concrete" The event saw the direct and indirect participation of over 30 businesses in the cement, concrete, additives, and related industries through the MS Teams platform. 
 

Image 1: Representatives from over 30 businesses actively participating in sharing and discussions during the INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2

Through the sharing sessions at this INSEE i2i Talks - Session 2, the speakers collaboratively exchanged ideas and presented solutions to identify greenhouse gas emissions, taking initial steps towards a low-waste concrete direction. Given the inevitable trend of managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions towards Vietnam's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, participating businesses have recognized the importance of emission reduction management. They have also gained insights into methods for identifying greenhouse gas emissions within their own companies. Mr. Nguyen Le Thi, Head of Build Environment at BSI Vietnam, shared, "Currently, evaluating green projects is not only based on factors such as energy usage, natural ventilation, water saving or the use of recycled materials, but also on quantifying carbon emissions. Quantifying carbon emissions is not only an inevitable trend but also a challenge and an opportunity for pioneers in the use of low-carbon concrete.".  

With the aim of acting for the green future of the Vietnamese concrete industry, INSEE representatives have shared a wealth of practical experiences and the sustainable development solutions that INSEE has applied throughout its journey since the early days of operation in Vietnam. This is especially true in the context of identifying greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Nguyen Le Thi, Head of Built Environment at BSI Vietnam, shared Roadmap and Application of Low-Carbon Concrete in the UK. Mr. Pham Thanh Tu, Marketing Manager at INSEE Vietnam shared vision of INSEE Talks for future actions. Mr. Thuy Nguyen Hung, Manufacturers and Builders Develop Manager at INSEE Vietnam, shared practical experiences in determining and reporting greenhouse gas emissions for concrete production businesses. Ms. Nguyen T. Kim Phung, Sustainability Lead at Arup Vietnam, shared Construction emissions – How tackling with low-carbon materials?

Mr. Eamon John Ginley, General Director of INSEE Vietnam share: “We are striving meticulously to decarbonize our footprint over all our operations by utilizing alternative fuels and raw materials, as well as minimizing biodiversity impacts and ensuring sufficient water management at all of our sites. With all the advances we have achieved in our sustainable development journeyto date, we are now turning our attention to defining our future-fitting business model to ensure we will succeed in that market and secure a stake in those untapped value pools.” Mr. Pham Thanh Tu, Marketing Manager at INSEE Vietnam, emphasized: "INSEE sets the goal of accompanying construction businesses towards a green future in the cement and concrete industry in Vietnam. INSEE Talks is an open forum with the ambition to become a space for businesses in the industry to share, collaborate, and build a green future together”
 

Image 2: The speakers collaboratively exchanging ideas and presenting solutions to identify greenhouse gas emissions, taking initial steps towards a low-waste concrete direction

As a pioneering company in green production, INSEE Cement is currently implementing several effective solutions to contribute to a minimum 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of cement produced. This reduction is achieved through maximum control of waste and emissions. INSEE Vietnam's products currently have average CO2 emissions lower by 17% - 51% compared to the average emissions of 898kg CO2/ton of cement. INSEE Cement is the first cement production company in Southeast Asia to receive international Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification, helping its product portfolio meet 100% of current green construction standards.

With its practical experience, INSEE Vietnam aims to create a business community for mutual exchange, sharing valuable information and practical experiences in emission management within the cement and concrete industry. This initiative helps businesses collectively develop sustainable construction materials, seize opportunities through the INSEE Talks event series, and the interactive platform, INSEE Distribution Connect.

During direct discussions, participants contributed to clarifying the concerns and challenges of businesses in the process of identifying greenhouse gas emissions, progressing towards auditing, and reporting as per government Decree 06. Solutions and practical experiences in effectively determining and managing annual carbon emissions were also of interest to participating businesses. Therefore, collaborative efforts and knowledge-sharing within a community of businesses are crucial for reducing emissions in the cement and concrete production sector, working together for the green future of the industry.

Image 3: Enthusiastic guest participants sharing their concerns and experiences in implementing the identification of greenhouse gas emissions during the collective discussion 

Let's accompany INSEE Vietnam in "taking action for the green future of the concrete industry" working together to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Everything we build is to make this world worths living.

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The INSEE i2i (Innovation to Industry) program is an initiative by the INSEE Group aimed at creating an interactive innovation platform equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, innovative solutions and a team of professional technicians to deliver value to customers, the community, and the group's partners.

About the INSEE i2i Talk:

As a pioneering green producer since our early days in Vietnam, INSEE is currently implementing several effective solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 24% for every ton of cement produced through maximum waste and emissions control. All INSEE products now have an average CO2 emission level of around 419kg per ton of cement produced, significantly lower than the emissions specified by Vietnam's regulations.

Therefore, INSEE Vietnam has launched the INSEE i2i Talks with the aim of creating a business community for exchanging and sharing valuable information and practical experiences related to emission management in the cement and concrete industry.

Benefits of participating in the INSEE i2i Talks:

1. Stay updated on the latest trends and information related to carbon emission management in cement and concrete production.
2. Exchange solutions for applying low-carbon cement and concrete in green construction.
3. Share practical experiences from INSEE in greenhouse gas inventory and elimination with greenhouse gas and sustainable development experts.
4. Join a dedicated community for exchanging and sharing valuable knowledge and practical experiences related to emission management in the cement and concrete industry.