Citi supports Vietnam’s climate action commitment

On 10th May, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (“MONRE”) and Citi Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda towards the net zero carbon emission target.

The official handover of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) attended by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo took place in the US on May 11st. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to facilitate the exchange of information, sharing of knowledge and technical assistance, to further accelerate the formation of mechanisms and policies to support low-emission development to deliver the “net zero” emission objective by 2050.

“This MOU will promote regular exchanges between the U.S. private sector and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on ESG topics, specifically to support Vietnam’s climate action commitment at COP26 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),” said Ramachandran A.S., Vietnam Citi Country Officer.

In early 2021, Citi made a US$1 trillion commitment globally to sustainable finance, which includes a US$500 billion goal for environmental finance and a US$500 billion goal for social finance, aligning with the agenda of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In 2020 and 2021, Citi financed and facilitated a total of $222 billion in sustainable finance activity globally, which puts the company well on track to meet its US$1 trillion commitment by 2030.

Earlier this year, Citi unveiled its initial plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The plan also introduces Citi’s Net Zero Transition Principles, which are guiding its net zero efforts to drive a responsible and orderly transition that minimizes economic disruption while also contributing to broader sustainable development objectives. In 2021, Citi also co-founded the Net Zero Banking Alliance, which will help establish an industry framework for decarbonizing the banking sector.

“We would like to cooperate with Citi in developing selection criterias and the list of projects driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. We also look forward to Citi’s participation in financing and providing capital support for low-carbon energy projects in Vietnam,” said Tran Hong Ha, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

Citi has recently been pioneering ESG in Vietnam. The bank has been financing the import of wind turbines and is also working with an FDI company in the commodity trading segment for green financing to purchase coffee that has been grown in an environmentally friendly way from Vietnamese agents and farmers. The MOU will also focus on scaling funding, with Citi providing information and assistance in a range of areas including carbon markets, blended finance and biodiversity, as well as technical support and capacity building.

“Finance has a critical role to play in supporting companies in reducing their environmental impact. Citi can support this work by helping our clients make investments in clean energy infrastructure and technology. Citi is keen to be one of the world’s leading banks driving the transition to a low-carbon economy, partnering with our clients to achieve their sustainability goals,” said Ramachandran.

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