Ho Chi Minh City, 5 August 2024 – Keppel has been ranked as one of the top companies contributing to Vietnam’s sustainable development at the Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards (CSA) 2024 for the third year running.

The Top 50 CSA, organised by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine, aims to raise awareness within the private business sector about the importance of sustainable business practices. This year, Keppel has been recognised for its achievements in the “Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity” category, underscoring its efforts in creating positive impact on the communities in Vietnam.

Mr Joseph Low, President, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd., said, “As a global asset manager and operator, Keppel is running our business sustainably and making sustainability our business by providing solutions that meet some of the world’s most pressing needs. We are pleased to be recognised as one of the top 50 companies in sustainable development in Vietnam for the third year running, and will continue to do our part to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the communities wherever we operate.”

With deep expertise in sustainability solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity, Keppel provides critical solutions for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity. As it creates solutions for a sustainable future, the Company is also committed to enriching lives and communities wherever it operates through impactful CSR initiatives, which focus on areas such as caring for the underprivileged, protecting the environment and supporting education.

In Vietnam, these community initiatives include the Living Well programme, which has provided some 70,000 persons in seven drought-stricken communes better access to clean water;  the contribution of 3,000 trees to the Dong Nai Culture and Nature Reserve in support of the national programme to plant one billion trees by 2025, and the expansion of Keppel’s ‘R.I.S.E. to the Challenge’ programme to schools to raise awareness on rising sea levels and the need for climate action, among other initiatives.

Since 2021, Keppel has contributed over VND13 billion to communities in Vietnam and clocked nearly 6,500 hours of volunteer service in the country through about 30 CSR initiatives. This has touched the lives of some 83,000 beneficiaries in a total of 10 provinces across Vietnam.

Mr Alvin Lee, Senior Vice President, Property Development/Residential, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd., receiving the trophy on behalf of Keppel.

About Keppel

Keppel Ltd. (SGX:BN4) is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in more than 20 countries worldwide, providing critical infrastructure and services for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity. Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders through its quality investment platforms and diverse asset portfolios, including private funds and listed real estate and business trusts.

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Trang Le (Ms)

Vice President, Marcom & Customer Experience

Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd.

Tel: +84 903 918 929

Email: tranglt@keppel.com