ESG BUSINESS CASE

ESG IS NO LONGER OPTIONAL — IT IS A STRATEGIC BUSINESS IMPERATIVE

ESG leaders consistently outperform their peers in profitability, valuation, and resilience.

Amid unprecedented change in global and regional markets, ESG has become the dividing line between leading and lagging organizations.

This is no longer a story about social responsibility — it is a core business value equation. This page brings together the strongest empirical evidence for why ESG is a strategic priority that cannot be delayed.

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Higher profitability

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WHY ESG IS A STRATEGIC PRIORITY THAT CANNOT BE DELAYED

Four converging forces are reshaping the rules of business.

A delayed response does more than increase compliance costs. It can also limit access to capital, international customers, talent, and high-value supply chains.

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REGULATION

NET-ZERO 2050

Vietnam has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. IFRS S1/S2 is being introduced, while the EU CSRD and CBAM mechanisms are placing increasingly visible pressure on businesses and their supply chains.

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CAPITAL MARKETS

USD 45 TRILLION

Global ESG investment is projected to exceed USD 45 trillion by 2026. Institutional investors increasingly view ESG capability as an important condition before allocating capital.

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SUPPLY CHAINS

THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN

Multinational corporations are applying strict ESG standards to suppliers across the entire value chain, from carbon emissions and labor conditions to data governance.

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TALENT & BRAND

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

A new generation of employees, customers, and partners increasingly favors organizations with a clear purpose, transparent practices, and credible ESG commitments.

ESG CREATES REAL FINANCIAL VALUE — EVIDENCE FROM RESEARCH

21% higher profitability. 36% higher valuation. 28% ROIC versus 15%. Up to 30% lower risk.

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PROFITABILITY

ESG leaders achieve higher profitability than their peers.

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COMPANY VALUATION

Higher company valuations are supported by stronger growth potential and risk management.

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ROIC VS. 15%

Return on invested capital reaches 28%, compared with 15% among weaker ESG performers.

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FINANCIAL RISK

Up to 30% lower exposure to financial, legal, and market risks.

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REVENUE GROWTH

Higher revenue growth across both B2B and B2C channels.

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TALENT RETENTION

Stronger talent retention helps reduce recruitment and training costs.

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SUSTAINABLE BONDS

Projected sustainable bond issuance across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Data sources: Compiled from international studies on the financial performance, valuation, risk management, revenue growth, and talent outcomes of ESG-leading companies. Add the report titles, publishers, and publication years before official publication.

VIETNAM AND THE GREEN TRANSITION — A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR PIONEERING BUSINESSES

Net-zero 2050 commitment. Rising green FDI. Modernizing capital markets. Those who act early will lead.

Vietnam stands at a critical juncture. Its 2050 net-zero commitment is being realized through the National Green Growth Strategy, a green taxonomy is nearing completion, and a carbon trading system is being established.

At the same time, a wave of green FDI is seeking Vietnamese partners that meet ESG standards, while sustainability disclosure requirements for listed companies are receiving increasing attention.

Businesses that act early not only meet regulations but also gain access to preferential green capital, strengthen their position in international supply chains, and build long-term credibility with foreign investors.

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GREEN FINANCE

Expand access to green credit, sustainable bonds, and preferential financing programs.

EXPORTS

Respond more effectively to CBAM requirements and rising ESG standards in international markets.

SUPPLY CHAINS

Increase the likelihood of becoming a long-term supplier to multinational corporations and global brands.

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NET-ZERO 2050 COMMITMENT

A long-term direction for transforming growth models and energy use.

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GREEN TAXONOMY

The green taxonomy framework is being completed to guide investment and finance.

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CARBON MARKET

The carbon trading system is being established and standardized in phases.

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SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE

Transparency and ESG disclosure requirements are increasingly becoming part of corporate governance.

ACAC'S ROLE — TURNING KNOWLEDGE INTO STRATEGIC ACTION

From the ESG business case to ESG implementation — ACAC is the practical bridge.

Understanding the importance of ESG is only the first step. The real challenge is turning awareness into systematic strategic action that creates measurable value.

This is precisely ACAC’s role: transforming ESG from a compliance burden into a genuine strategic growth engine. With a full-spectrum service portfolio — from strategic advisory, ESG reporting, carbon assessment, ESG rating improvement, and training to green finance — ACAC helps businesses build an implementation roadmap suited to their size, industry, and level of readiness.

ACAC prioritizes leveraging what businesses already have to put ESG standards into practice, delivering clear results without creating unnecessary investment costs.

PRACTICAL

Solutions grounded in the company’s existing operations, data, and resources.

MEASURABLE

Objectives, indicators, and outcomes are clearly defined for each stage of implementation.

COST-EFFICIENT

Use existing foundations first before recommending new investments.

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