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protect girls from violence, early marriage, We aim to be a trusted partner, offering
and early pregnancy during emergencies. innovative financial solutions and expertise
Goal is our global Futuremakers education to support Vietnam’s evolving economic
project for girls and young women, and it landscape. Standard Chartered is commit-
has been running in Vietnam since 2014. ted to facilitating FDI and fostering financial
In partnership with Football for All in inclusion through our extensive network.
Vietnam, the Goal project has benefited Through strategic partnerships and
thousands of adolescent girls in various sustainable banking practices, we seek
cities and provinces around the country. to contribute to Vietnam’s journey towards
Since 2021, we have also supported the achieving sustainable development goals.
Brighter Path Girls’ Club in partnership As a catalyst for progress, we are dedicated
with NGO the VinaCapital Foundation. to unlocking the full potential of Vietnam’s
These clubs improve and empower a large economy and fostering shared prosperity
number of disadvantaged ethnic minority for all.
female students through after-school club
activities focused on four important core % Sustainability Focus: Vietnam is
knowledge gaps. increasingly prioritizing sustainable
Our Employability projects are deliv- development. How is Standard Char-
ered via international and local NGOs - tered integrating sustainability princi-
Aide et Action and Plan International - ples into its core business practices and We aim to be a
who provide communities with vocational supporting its clients on their sustain-
skills training on relevant transferable soft ability journeys? trusted partner,
skills, such as resume writing, interviewing, Our desire to be a catalyst for socio- o!ering innovative financial
and negotiation to enhance individual com- economic development sits at the heart of solutions and expertise to
petitiveness in job seeking. Projects have our business strategy and is reflected in
gained great success in various cities and our brand promise of “Here for good”. support Vietnam’s evolving
provinces in Vietnam, including Hanoi, Standard Chartered Vietnam and our global economic landscape.”
Hoa Binh, Lao Cai, and An Giang. network also partner with local banks to
Our Entrepreneurship project in Viet- finance renewable energy projects’ equip-
nam is delivered via the Start-up Vietnam ment, and we continue to be a strong sup- Ms. Michele Wee
CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam
Foundation, which has reached 400 women porter of the country’s energy transition
entrepreneurs, offering a range of business ambitions. As a bank, we have committed
development support, digital and financial to mobilizing $300 billion globally by 2030
literacy, peer learning, networking grants, in green and transition financing, and have behaviors of Never Settle, Do the Right
and mentoring. set up a transition acceleration team to Thing, and Better Together. The valued
Most recently, we supported “Dear our support carbon-intensive sectors. behaviors are what we stand for and guide
Community”, with the goal of inspiring and We have partnered with the British us in the decisions that we make. With
helping young Vietnamese to understand Chamber of Commerce in a “sustainable” this culture and mindset, we believe that
the importance of green skills for an impact- series for all British and local companies’ we promote a strong culture of diversity
ful career and to build a sustainable society. networks. In March 2023, we partnered and inclusion (D&I), reflecting the diversity
We want to work with them to deliver an with Vietnamese company “Dear Our Com- of our clients and our markets. We are
employability outcome for these cohorts. munity”, featuring social impact practi- able to deliver product and services that
Following the sustainability theme, I tioners targeting young audiences in Viet- are relevant to the evolving Vietnam market.
participate actively with the International nam on sustainability aspects and career Our people are at the heart of our
Finance Corporation (IFC), The Global paths, to name just a few measures. strategy, and we remain committed to
Energy Alliance for People and Planet Our client conversations and making providing our employees with equal
(GEAPP), and USAID in a senior female their business and supply chains “green” opportunities, working with them to
climate leaders network. This network is a are something that we have embraced for unlock their fullest potential and achieve
powerful gathering of minds committed many years. More recently, at COP26 we their ambitions. We continuously strive
to gender responsive climate action. We executed $8.5 billion and at COP28 $3 to ensure equality and invest in the well-
are committed to creating a space where billion in MoUs with local corporates to being of our workforce, promote empow-
women’s activities and leadership in climate work together on sustainable financing erment, and aid our employees in pas-
action are not only recognized but lead and ESG. We are working on delivering sionately engaging in their assigned duties.
the charge for change. these MoUs now. The bank’s talented workforce, driven by
We believe strongly in investing in the a customer-centric approach, has played
communities where we operate. % Values-Driven Banking: Standard a pivotal role in achieving milestones.
Chartered is known for its core values Our unwavering commitment to sustain-
of trust, respect, and diversity. How ability has fostered long-term success in
LOOKING FORWARD: do these values manifest in the bank’s a rapidly-evolving financial landscape.
AMBITION AND VALUES operations and client interactions in We are proud to have received LEAD
Vietnam? Edge certification last year - the first
% Vision for the Future: As Vietnam sets At Standard Chartered, our strategic institution in Vietnam and the third glob-
its sights on becoming a developed nation, ambition is to be the best place to work ally - for advanced gender equity and a
what role does Standard Chartered envi- and the best place to bank, and to invest culture of inclusion. All of these accolades
sion for itself in the country’s future eco- in the community we serve, as mentioned demonstrate our strong commitment to
nomic growth and prosperity? earlier. This is delivered through our valued be “Here for good”. %

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