4C Regional Stakeholder Conference, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2023
Date: 4 December 2023, 9:00 – 18:30; Networking Reception from 16:30
Venue: New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City or virtual participation
Continuing with our regional events in 2023 after Brazil and Colombia, our third 4C Regional Stakeholder Conference took place in Vietnam. This important event focused on the latest developments in sustainability certification and requirements for coffee exports. The multifaceted agenda included renowned speakers from various organizations.
All presentations were simultaneously translated into English, Vietnamese and Chinese and included topics of growing interest such as an overview of the no deforestation and due diligence requirements in the European Union, the new German supply chain law, voluntary sustainability requirements for brand owners, implications for the coffee sector, as well as sustainable strategies and developments in the Vietnamese and wider Asian coffee sector. It was attended by representatives of important stakeholders such as agricultural producers, traders, coffee companies, associations, NGOs and relevant government agencies.
Below is an overview of the agenda points and the presentations available for download:
- Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, 4C Services, Germany
- Dr. Nguyen Nhu Cuong, Head of Department of Crop Production, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam
Upcoming International Market Requirements and Sustainability Strategies
- Bach Thanh Tuan, Vice President, VICOFA, Vietnam
- Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, 4C Services, Germany
- Ana Cabezas, Senior GIS and Sustainability Analyst, Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS), Germany
Perspectives and Requirements of International Markets and Brand Owners
- Duong Hoang Anh, Food Manager, Marubeni Corporation, Vietnam
Fulfilling Requirements for Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply Chains
- Dr. Josefine Wallat, Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 07. Due Diligence Requirements for Coffee Exports in Relation to the German Supply Chain Act
- Viet Ha Nguyen, Senior Sustainability Manager, 4C Services, Germany and Huy Dat – John Pham, Sales & Marketing Manager, Intimex My Phuoc, Vietnam
Addressing the Environmental Footprint of Coffee Production
- Marion Hammerl, Senior Expert, Lake Constance Foundation,
Germany - Dr. Jan Henke, Managing Director, MEO Carbon Solutions, Germany
This event was an excellent opportunity to exchange views on the latest news and developments, have interesting discussions and establish contacts for potential partnerships.
Our sponsors on this event:
We are grateful for the presence of the following coffee brands who joined us and presented their product at this important event:
In collaboration with:
