Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Development of Demonstration Companies Project on Advancing Sustainable Productivity through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) adoption in the manufacturing sector in Vietnam.
The focus areas are assisting the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) in establishing demonstration companies on implementing environmental, social, and governance measures for sustainable productivity in the manufacturing sector, showcasing the benefits of ESG principles and practices to manufacturing enterprises, and creating benchmarks and replicable case studies for adoption by other APO members.
ESG principles have become essential for enterprises to align with global sustainability goals and to meet the expectations of regulators, investors, and consumers. Enterprises with strong ESG performance consistently outperform peers in growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. In Vietnam, the manufacturing sector contributes around 24% of GDP but faces mounting pressure to reduce environmental impacts, enhance transparency, and comply with both national and international sustainability commitments. Despite these drivers, ESG integration remains limited, with most private businesses having little to no external ESG reporting, leaving them at risk of losing competitiveness in global value chains and access to green finance and export markets.
This Demonstration Companies Project aims to bridge those gaps by building ESG capabilities in selected manufacturing companies and guiding them in implementing and reporting on ESG practices. The chosen institution or team will be responsible for preparing the project methodology, providing training and consultation, monitoring performance, supporting dissemination efforts, and preparing a publication that documents the productivity journey of the demonstration companies. The project will also highlight these companies as role models for others in the region.
Proposals must include institutional details, profiles of resource persons, records of similar project experience, and a detailed financial proposal in US dollars inclusive of all taxes. The deadline for submission is 31 August 2025, with results to be communicated within one month of the closing date.
This initiative represents an important opportunity to advance sustainable productivity in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector through ESG adoption and to create replicable models that can influence other APO member economies.
For more information, visit APO.