Finnish textile service company, Lindström has opened its first service center in Vietnam’s Bien Hoa City.
Lindström focuses on optimizing the product lifecycle in an efficient and resource-saving way. For a weekly rental fee, customers receive workwear along with laundry, storage, returns, and delivery services.
“While the circular economy is at the heart of our offering, sustainability goes beyond that,” Lindström’s CEO Juha Laurio says.
According to him, the company aims for sustainable development by taking a comprehensive approach on all three aspects: environmental, social and economic. “By optimizing resources, we help customers save costs. By investing in employee welfare, we enhance the customer experience. And by providing uniforms that meet international standards, we support the growth of customers in the global market, while ensuring the health of workers and the surrounding community,” Laurio adds.
Commenting on Vietnam’s sustainable development goals, Mr. Juha Laurio said that Vietnam’s increasing focus on sustainable development creates favorable conditions for Lindström to access and invest in this market. “Vietnam’s green transition also helps us realize our emissions reduction goals,” Mr. Laurio said. “Many Vietnamese businesses have been and are aiming for similar climate goals as us, and we are committed to supporting them to achieve those goals through our services.”
Lindström commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2021 levels) and achieving net zero emissions by 2050, accompanying Vietnam’s long-term carbon neutrality strategy.
In addition to focusing on business activities, Lindström also expands its community initiatives.
“To contribute to building a sustainable and prosperous community in Vietnam, we have cooperated with ActionAid Vietnam in the project ‘Using clean water for a happy school’,” Laurio explains.
The project aims to improve access to clean water and raise awareness about sanitation and climate change, directly supporting 5,000 children at 6 schools in Tra Vinh City – an area heavily affected by climate change and saltwater intrusion.
Source: vietnamnet.vn
