MSB marks a sustainable development milestone with the completion of its ESG strategy and 2030 roadmap

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB), with the support of PwC Vietnam, has completed the development of its ESG Strategy and implementation roadmap for the 2026–2030 period, marking a key milestone in its journey toward sustainable development and enhanced governance aligned with international best practices.

Through this strategy, MSB has established a foundational orientation for its sustainable development activities over the next five years, while demonstrating the Bank’s strong commitment to creating long-term value for its customers, partners, shareholders, employees, and the community.

The strategy is built upon a comprehensive assessment of global development trends, government action plans, and the Bank’s long-term business orientation. Notably, its development involved extensive participation from senior management, business units, and specialized functions across the organization, ensuring that the strategy fully reflects the Bank’s priorities as well as stakeholders’ expectations.

Based on a materiality assessment, MSB has identified 12 key material ESG issues, focusing on three strategic pillars that reflect its brand identity:

• M – Making way for sustainable transformation: Promoting sustainable finance, supporting customers/partners in their green transition, and enhancing the management of environmental impacts.
• S – Sharing human values: Building a diverse, inclusive, and people-centric workplace, while creating positive value for customers and the community.
• B – Breaking through for the future: Strengthening corporate governance, risk management, and innovation to enhance competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth.

In addition to setting strategic objectives, MSB has also developed a system of key initiatives, performance indicators, and a detailed implementation roadmap through 2030 to ensure feasibility, transparency, and effectiveness in execution.

The completion of the ESG Strategy, integrating sustainability criteria into all aspects of banking operations, represents a critical step for MSB to enhance its adaptability to changes in the market, environment, and regulatory landscape. It also lays a strong foundation for expanding sustainable finance activities, accompanying customers and partners in transitioning toward a green and low-carbon economy, fulfilling the Bank’s commitments, and aligning with the Government’s roadmap toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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