Lotte Mart Vietnam Selected as a '2026 Vietnam Green ESG Outstanding Company' for Second Straight Year

[Hanoi, Vietnam = Kim Joon-seok, correspondent] FRESH 365 was named one of the top 10 companies in the distribution and retail sector at the 2026 Vietnam Green ESG Outstanding Companies awards. The award, jointly organized by the Vietnam Finance and Investment Newspaper and Vietnam Research, recognizes model companies that have achieved above-average management efficiency and sustainability, along with clear commitments and results in environmental, social and governance practices.
According to local media on the 28th, Lotte Mart Vietnam was included in the 2026 Vietnam Green ESG Top 10 Companies list in the distribution sector at the awards ceremony held in Hanoi on the 26th, earning the honor for a second consecutive year. It also made the 2026 Vietnam Green ESG Top 100 Companies (ESG100) list, which covers companies across Vietnam.
The selection of the ESG Top 10 in the distribution sector is especially meaningful, as it marks an important starting point for leading the sustainable transformation of Vietnam's business ecosystem and contributes to the country's economic and social development goals as well as global economic integration. Lotte Mart Vietnam's latest award is also seen as recognition of its sincere efforts to practice responsible management and grow together with local communities and the environment.
A Lotte Mart Vietnam official said, "We have been promoting environmental protection campaigns for years with the goal of sustainable growth and building a green Vietnam, while also encouraging our partners and customers to take part." The official added, "This award recognizes our efforts to change consumer habits in the Vietnamese market and create a more positive business environment."
The official also stressed that sustainable management at Lotte Mart is not a separate activity, but a core direction integrated across the entire retail value chain. The company has continued to optimize processes to reduce waste, improve logistics efficiency, strengthen inventory management and minimize losses. At the store level, it is actively working to save energy, shift to eco-friendly power sources, reduce single-use plastic use, encourage reusable shopping bags and expand eco-friendly products.
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