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ESG Company Tour 2026 – Edition 2: Automation and Green Finance Solutions for Businesses
ESG Company Tour 2026 – Edition 2: Automation and Green Finance Solutions for Businesses
The ESG Company Tour series serves as a practical supplementary initiative aimed at promoting effective corporate management models. Following the success of Edition 1, held on 12 August at Prime Tien Phong Factory (Phu Tho), which focused on green transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),
On 29 October 2026, ESG Company Tour 2026 – Edition 2 was held through close collaboration between Dantri Newspaper; SCG Group, a leading industrial conglomerate in ASEAN committed to Net Zero 2050 and its Go Together initiative; the Vietnam Building Materials Association; and Binh Minh Plastics Joint Stock Company (BM Plasco). The event was held under the theme “Automation – Efficiency – Green Finance.”
Strategic Context and Significance of the ESG Company Tour 2026 Series
The ESG Company Tour 2026 program was launched as a series of direct engagement activities, enabling businesses to observe modern operational models firsthand, learn from practical experience, and identify green transformation roadmaps suited to their available resources.
Strategic Information | Details |
Program name | ESG Company Tour 2026 (Edition 2): “Automation – Efficiency – Green Finance” |
Organizers and partners | Organized by Dantri Newspaper in collaboration with SCG, BM Plasco, and the Vietnam Building Materials Association |
Date and time | 13:30, Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
Venue | Binh Minh Plastics Factory – Long An (Lots C1-6 to C1-30, Vinh Loc 2 Industrial Park, Voi La Hamlet, My Yen Commune, Tay Ninh Province) |
Key participants | Representatives of businesses and banks, experts, and members of the Ho Chi Minh City Green Business Association (HGBA) |
A firsthand visit to the actual production lines at Binh Minh Plastics Factory will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the manufacturing process, helping business leaders identify bottlenecks and effectively address automation challenges in the next phase.
Evaluating the Return on Investment in Automation
To make sound investment decisions, production managers need to conduct a comprehensive analysis of both technical and management-related factors. Rather than focusing solely on initial investment costs, businesses should translate technological investment considerations into a system of specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Quantifying expected benefits not only helps accurately determine the payback period and return on investment (ROI), but also establishes a solid basis for controlling financial and operational risks.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Operational Impact and Business Value | Significance for Risk Control |
Productivity and machine downtime | Optimizing production capacity and minimizing production line interruptions | Assessing the stability of production processes |
Product defect rate | Improving product quality consistency and reducing recycling and scrap costs | Protecting brand reputation and ensuring compliance with output quality standards |
Energy and raw material consumption | Optimizing resource utilization and directly reducing operating costs | Protecting brand reputation and ensuring compliance with output quality standards |
Payback period (ROI) | Quantifying financial benefits in relation to technology investment costs | Providing a basis for assessing project feasibility |
When operational data and performance indicators are clearly quantified, businesses can not only better control investment risks but also establish a transparent data foundation – a key factor in gaining access to green finance.
Unlocking Access to Green Finance
To successfully access green financing, businesses must demonstrate financial viability, debt repayment plans, and specific emissions reduction indicators.
During the discussion session of Edition 2, representatives from banks, financial experts, and business leaders will directly address procedural challenges, helping businesses standardize their documentation and connect more effectively with green capital flows.
ESG Pillar | Practical Implementation at Binh Minh Plastics Factory | Benefits for Businesses Learning from the Model |
Environmental (E) | Optimizing resources, conserving energy, and innovating technologies | Standardizing emissions reduction data to qualify for green financing |
Social (S) | Ensuring occupational safety and enhancing workforce capabilities | Increasing productivity and retaining skilled personnel |
Governance (G) | Managing operational risks and improving the transparency of investment plans | Strengthening business competitiveness and corporate reputation |
Practical Factory Visit Program
Time | Program Activities |
11:30 - 13:30 | Travel to Binh Minh Plastics Factory |
13:30 - 14:15 | Welcome and Opening Ceremony |
14:15 - 14:20 | Warm-up Game |
14:20 - 14:35 | Mini Talk: Binh Minh Plastics' Sustainable Development Journey |
14:35 - 15:30 | Tour of Binh Minh Plastics Factory |
15:30 - 15:45 | Break and Networking |
15:45 - 16:50 | Discussion: ESG 2026 – Automation, Efficiency and Green Finance |
16:50 - 17:00 | Closing Remarks and Commemorative Group Photo |
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