Five models of e-vehicles made by Vinfast. (Photo courtery of Vinfast)The declaration is in line with VinFast’s vision to drive the global smartelectric vehicle revolution, for a more sustainable future.
The COP26 ZEV Declaration was hosted within the framework of the 2022 New YorkClimate Week. The event aimed to announce new signatories and to provide ahigh-level moment for the soft launch of the Accelerating to Zero Coalition(A2Z coalition), which will be formally launched at COP27.
Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup and Global CEO of VinFast, said:“VinFast envisions a sustainable future for people and the planet throughgreen, clean and safe mobility, which is built on intelligent services,outstanding customer experience, and a deep concern for the planet and futuregenerations. Joining the COP26 ZEV Declaration is one of our many efforts forgreater achievements - to be one of the leading electric vehicle manufacturersin the world while contributing to help steer global markets toward a greenfuture for all.”
According to British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew, the UK Governmentwelcomes VinFast’s participation in this global declaration. VinFast’ssignature sends a strong signal to global markets and partners of its businesscapability, social responsibility and commitment to supporting the globalclimate agenda. With this movement, VinFast has joined a growing leadershipgroup of 14 automotive manufacturers that share the same commitment. The UKwould like to encourage other Vietnamese stakeholders to consider signing up tothis declaration and participating in the Accelerating to Zero Coalition.
VinFast is one of the first automakers in the world to announce a pure electricstrategy, focusing on developing a range of smart and environmentally friendlyelectric vehicles, promoting the global electric vehicle revolution. VinFastoffers a comprehensive ecosystem of electric mobility including electricscooters, electric cars, electric buses, and charging solutions that drives themovement of sustainable development in its home country of Vietnam.
VinFast has created efficient and effective processes that reduce emissions,and save water and energy. The company adheres to rigorous sustainabilitystandards and evaluation criteria for corporate partners and suppliers. It alsoworks with leading research institutes and universities on new solutions toachieve zero carbon emissions. The VinFast vehicle battery subscription policyalso helps to recover used and expired batteries for disposal by followingestablished state and federal regulations that ensure safety for theenvironment.
The company recently joined The Climate Pledge and committed to reach net-zerocarbon emissions by 2040. Participating in these initiatives and joining handsto act with others will help VinFast move faster to meet its green goals,helping to promote a better life for everyone./.
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