Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS)

Yesterday afternoon (June 12, 2024), a workshop jointly organized by KisStartup and ADN Communications Company provided valuable information and knowledge on effectively implementing ESG for businesses.
During the workshop, speaker Nguyen Diem Anh (CEO & Founder of ADN Communications Company) highlighted the importance of ESG in the context of globalization. ESG helps businesses meet the requirements and expectations of stakeholders such as governments, customers, investors, and partners. However, pursuing ESG presents challenges such as information overload and high initial costs. To avoid getting "lost" in the matrix of ESG frameworks and standards, businesses need to clearly define their goals based on their industry, scale, and current situation. Mrs. Diễm Anh introduced a 7-step model for implementing ESG, starting with simple steps like ensuring commitment and consistency within the company.

Later in the workshop, speaker Nguyen Dang Tuan Minh (CEO & Founder of KisStartup) shared insights on the differences between the business models (BM) of companies pursuing ESG principles and traditional businesses. According to her, as you pursue ESG principles, a company's business model will change in goals, scope, stakeholders, transparency reporting and creative innovation. Therefore, businesses need to thoroughly analyze their BM to identify the associated benefits and costs of pursuing ESG, enabling them to develop appropriate strategies.

We look forward to seeing you again in the next training session and hope to continue receiving your enthusiastic support.
If you are interested, please:
Register via the form: https://forms.gle/qnwvxwtBQKhXPzAX9;
Access the project's brochure: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yOpw3kyZnYu5SR83_nDfz9MhL0eeogTg/view
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Any questions please contact:
Email: hello@kisstartup.com/hieult.kis startup@gmail.com
Hotline: +84.392161403 (Mr. Hieu)

The first training session was successfully completed and brought about certain positive effects, as the ESG concept is currently of great interest to many guests, including business owners and experts. During the training session, speaker Nguyen Diem Anh (CEO & Founder of ADN Communications Company) discussed the concepts, standards, reference frameworks, and analyzed the importance of ESG compliance to the attendees. From this, the following conclusions were drawn.

• ESG is not optional but mandatory  for businesses in the context of globalization
• Depending on the field and characteristics, each business will have different ESG compliance strategies and reference frameworks
• The commitment from the leaders and managers plays a crucial role in ESG compliance.

During the discussion, participants (including business owners, lecturers, and consulting service providers) and the speaker discussed the importance of educating and training the younger generation (students) about ESG. Businesses should not only regard providing internship opportunities to students as fulfilling a community responsibility but also recognize that the younger generation will play a crucial role in the sustainable development of businesses in the future. Therefore, businesses and universities should proactively collaborate to not only teach theoretical knowledge but also apply students' ESG knowledge in practice.
In the next three training sessions, the speaker will provide knowledge and experiences on:

• Integrating ESG to increase competitiveness for businesses;
• Practicing ESG in the financial sector and export sector;
• Practice and Application of ESG in branding for businesses;

If you are interested, please:
Register via the form: Register via the form: https://forms.gle/qnwvxwtBQKhXPzAX9;
Access the project's brochure: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yOpw3kyZnYu5SR83_nDfz9MhL0eeogTg/view
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Any questions please contact:
Email: hello@kisstartup.com/hieult.kisstartup@gmail.com
Hotline: +84.392161403 (Mr. Hieu)

We would like to introduce KisStartup's main activities and projects in 2024, to help businesses and partners keep track of KisStartup's main projects and activities.

The projects are based on our core competencies of capacity building through training, coaching, and networking with a focus on innovation and digital transformation.

The main projects we will implement include:

1. Innovating business models and promoting exports according to Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS)
   • KisStartup will support businesses in innovating their business models to meet voluntary sustainability standards.
     Encourage and support businesses to apply VSS to enhance productivity, product quality, and export opportunities.
2. Promoting Vietnam-Canada Exports (KisEXIM) for impactful products and technologies
   • ​​KisStartup will focus on expanding export markets for products and technologies that bring positive impact.
     Build and strengthen business relationships between Vietnamese and Canadian businesses through support and trade programs.
3. Commercialization of Research Results (iRnD) - Technology commercialization and technology transfer, connection with businesses
   • KisStartup will promote the commercialization of research results by creating connection opportunities between research and businesses.
   • Support businesses in the process of technology transfer and promote cooperation between relevant parties.KisStartup will promote the commercialization of research results by creating connection opportunities between research and businesses.
     Support businesses in the process of technology transfer and promote cooperation between relevant parties.
4. Digital transformation and business model innovation
   • KisStartup will help businesses adapt to digital transformation trends, from using new technology to redesigning business models. 
   • Support training and digital capacity building for businesses.
5. Nurturing young talents to develop innovative start-up projects- Triangel
   • KisStartup will invest in nurturing and developing young talent through training and support programs.
   • Encourage and facilitate creativity and entrepreneurship in the young community.
6. Angel investor challenge - KisStartup Innovation Startup Fund
   • KisStartup will organize an angel investor challenge to find and support startup projects with great potential.
   • The Startup Fund will provide financial resources and strategic support to selected projects.

These projects will continue to strongly promote innovation in businesses, helping businesses and scientists bring good products to the Vietnamese and global markets. We look forward to strong cooperation with domestic and foreign partners in 2024.