Skoda Vietnam joins campaign against plastic pollution

Skoda Vietnam representative (second from left) received certificate from the Organizing Committee.

On June 1 in Ha Long city, the Meeting event responding to World Environment Day and Action Month for the Environment 2025 took place, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in coordination with the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province. With the theme “Fighting plastic pollution”, the program called for community action to reduce plastic waste, protect the environment and pursue sustainable development.

In recent times, a series of policies on environmental protection have been issued and implemented, including the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 and the National Action Plan on ocean plastic waste aiming to reduce 75% of plastic waste at sea by 2030. Localities and businesses are applying initiatives such as biodegradable materials, recycled packaging, and circular economy models, but implementation remains partial.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Lê Công Thanh said: "The process of reducing plastic waste still faces many challenges. Although the legal corridor has been formed, the implementation is still limited. Waste classification at source is not yet uniform, many businesses are not ready to invest in technology due to high costs, while the habit of using disposable plastic is still common in the community. We call on all levels of government, the business community, and every citizen to take action. Do not be indifferent to plastic pollution. Be proactive in creating a green lifestyle for the environment today and for a sustainable future."

Quang Ninh province has issued many documents and implemented creative activities to respond to climate change and strengthen resource management. Vice Chairman Nghiem Xuan Cuong said this year’s World Environment Day theme has urgent significance, reflecting deep concern for the environmental crisis caused by plastic waste.

To encourage broad participation, the Ministry launched the campaign “Chung tay giảm thiểu rác thải nhựa – Lan tỏa lối sống xanh” with six core actions:

• Tổ chức “Ngày không nhựa dùng một lần” tại công sở, trường học, siêu thị, chợ…
• Phát động phong trào phân loại rác tại nguồn, thu gom, tái chế rác nhựa ở các hộ gia đình, cơ quan, doanh nghiệp.
• Nhân rộng mô hình nông nghiệp sinh thái, nông nghiệp tuần hoàn, hạn chế sử dụng nhựa trong sản xuất.
• Đẩy mạnh truyền thông, nhất là truyền thông số để nâng cao nhận thức cộng đồng, cổ vũ hành động thiết thực.
• Hỗ trợ nghiên cứu, ứng dụng công nghệ tái chế rác nhựa, sản xuất vật liệu thay thế thân thiện môi trường.
• Kịp thời khen thưởng các cá nhân, tổ chức, doanh nghiệp tiêu biểu trong công tác phòng chống ô nhiễm nhựa.

Skoda Global’s Next Level 2030 strategy commits to reducing CO2 emissions by more than 50% versus 2020, with factories in the Czech Republic and India aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. Skoda develops eco-friendly models using recycled materials and energy-saving technologies, applies resource-efficient production, renewable energy use, and CO2 reduction measures.

In Vietnam, the Thành Công Việt Hưng plant meets Skoda global standards and can supply high-quality, energy-saving, environmentally friendly models. Skoda Vietnam said it is proud to support the program, promote positive values, and encourage practical action in the community. TC Group, founded in 1999, operates across automotive, real estate, finance and medical supplies. In 2022 TC Motor signed cooperation with Skoda Auto to develop the brand and transfer production technology; in 2023 Skoda models launched locally and in March 2025 the Thành Công Việt Hưng factory was inaugurated with a capacity of 120,000 cars per year.