Over 400 volunteers join forces to clean up Nghi Son Bay, launching the “Nghi Son Green” initiative

[Thanh Hoa, Vietnam – June 8^th, 2025] – More than 400 volunteers joined the Beach Cleanup Campaign 2025 this morning, successfully collecting approximately 30 tons of waste along the coastal area of Nghi Son Bay, Nghi Son Commune. Held in response to World Environment Day (June 5), the event marks the kickoff of a series of environmental protection programs under the long-term “Nghi Son Green” initiative, a collaborative effort to promote sustainable development and strengthen community engagement in the Nghi Son Economic Zone (NSEZ).

The campaign was jointly organized by Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) and the Management Board of Nghi Son Economic Zone and Industrial Parks of Thanh Hoa Province (NSEZIPMB), with strong support from a wide range of stakeholders, including: the People’s Committees of Nghi Son District and Nghi Son Commune, the Thanh Hoa Provincial Border Guard Command, Nghi Son Port Border Guard Station, as well as leadership team and volunteers from NSRP, its two foreign sponsors in Viet Nam including IKCV and KPI, along with 29 local businesses operating within the zone, local organizations and residents of Nghi Son Commune.

Taking place from 7:30 to 10:00 AM, the event was more than just a cleanup. It stood as a powerful symbol of collaboration among businesses, local authorities, and the community in delivering on a shared vision of sustainable industrial development in the region.

As part of the campaign, a support package valued at nearly VND 200 million including handheld garbage carts, dustbins, and workwear, was presented to Nghi Son Commune. This practical contribution aims to support and enhance the commune’s daily waste management efforts, further reinforcing the long-term impact of the “Nghi Son Green” initiative.

The Beach Cleanup Campaign 2025 marks the first flagship environmental activity under the Nghi Son Green Initiative, a long-term initiative designed to foster a culture of environmental stewardship and social responsibility across the NSEZ business ecosystem. Notably, this is the first large-scale environmental initiative in the area with extensive participation and strong coordination between local enterprises, local authorities, and the community – a multi-stakeholder collaboration model that the program aims to scale in the future.

In the coming years, participating companies are expected to take on active roles as co-investors and co-organizers of future environmental programs, reinforcing a collective commitment to sustainability. Through this collaborative approach, the Nghi Son Green Initiative aspires to evolve from a campaign into a continuous and shared mission that drives meaningful impact.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Yamato Kazutaka, General Director of NSRP, emphasized: “Today’s success shows what can be achieved when we work together. For the first time, we carried out a beach cleanup in the Nghi Son area with local enterprises, authorities, and communities connected to Nghi Son Bay. This effort not only protects the environment but also helps preserve tourism resources and strengthens our commitment to sustainable development in the region.”

With its tangible impact and wide-ranging stakeholder engagement, the Beach Cleanup Campaign 2025 is expected to serve as a model for other industrial and economic zones across Vietnam, demonstrating that impactful environmental initiatives can begin at the grassroots level and drive far-reaching progress toward a more sustainable future.

Business collaboration: The driving force behind a greener Nghi Sơn

The Beach Cleanup Campaign 2025 stands as a powerful testament to the shared commitment of the business community toward environmental sustainability. In addition to NSRP’s leadership and coordination, the campaign is proudly supported and co-sponsored by 31 enterprises, who stand at the forefront of promoting sustainable development.

Among 31 participating enterprises, there are 29 co-sponsoring units that include:

Idemitsu Vietnam Co., Ltd, PTSC Thanh Hoa Technical Services Company, Energy Technical Service Joint Stock Company, Nghi Son Environmental Joint Stock Company, PECI Viet Nam Co., Ltd, VAS Group Nghi Son Joint Stock Company, Thanh Thien Technology Joint Stock Company, PHATECO Technical Services Joint Stock Company, Tan Hong Ha Travel and Trading Company Limited, Nghi Son Cement Corporation, Quang Trung Company Limited, Dong Tien Company Limited, Hanoi Construction Design Investigation Consultants Joint Stock Company (KHACON), PVCHEM – TECH Company Limited, Lucky Thanh Ha Company Limited, Minh Phuc Trading and Refrigeration Company Limited, Nghi Son Security Service Joint Stock Company, DUCATECHNIC Joint Stock Company, NT Investment and Technology Development Joint Stock Company, WE CONSTRUCTION Joint Stock Company, Ngan Hai Chemical & Technical Services Joint Stock Company, Petrosetco Vung Tau General Services Joint Stock Company, Thanh Hoa Fire Equipment Limited Company, TGIC Company Limited, Institute of Ecology and Works Protection (WIP), Ocean Minerals Investment Joint Stock Company, BOILERMASTER Vietnam Company Limited, Long Son Industrials Co., Ltd, Nghi Son Thermal Power Company.

Their collective sponsorship not only powers this campaign, it also reflects a unified vision for sustainable industrial growth, environmental responsibility, and long-term community impact.

Together, they are helping shape Nghi Son into a national benchmark for green development.

ABOUT THE NGHI SON XANH INITIATIVE

The Nghi Son Green Initiative is a long-term program dedicated to building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for the Nghi Son Economic Zone and nearby communities. Led by the Management Board of Nghi Son Economic Zone and Industrial Parks (NSEZIPMB), NSRP, and its partners, the initiative serves as a collaborative platform for environmental action, community engagement, and corporate responsibility.

Its core mission is to raise environmental awareness and encourage eco-friendly practices among local authorities, businesses, and residents. Through practical, hands-on activities, the program nurtures a shared culture of environmental stewardship.

The initiative also promotes sustainable business collaboration, enabling companies to co-create green solutions and demonstrate commitment to ESG values. As an ongoing expression of corporate social responsibility (CSR), Nghi Son Green highlights NSEZIPMB, NSRP and its partners’ dedication to both environmental protection and community development.

Ultimately, the initiative aims to position Nghi Son as a model for green industrial growth—where development and sustainability go hand in hand—and to inspire impactful, long-term change across Vietnam’s economic zones.