About
Our Plan
VISION
VinUniversity is committed to becoming a sustainability leader locally and globally through integrated excellence in education, research, governance, operations and community engagement while developing conscious future leaders.
MISSION
Advance sustainable development across all facets of the university: education, research, governance, operations and community engagement.
Our Progress
Number
(As of December 2025)
of entire campus is landscaping and greenery
plastic bottles have been minimized thanks to our water fountain filter system
kW/year is generated by the solar panel system
of undergraduates have taken at least 10 sustainability-related courses
Key initiatives
Awards and Highlights
Double Win at International & National ESG Awards 2024-2025
VinUniversity was recently honored at the ESG Business Awards 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, winning in two international categories: Collaborative Partnership and Cross-sector Collaboration. Led by the Smart Green Transformation Center (GREEN-X), the Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Green Transition Project involved over 50 experts from Oxford, Duke, and UPenn. The initiative has directly impacted 1.2 million residents and 11,000 businesses, providing a master plan for sustainable tourism, green lifestyles, and eco-friendly transportation that is now being scaled to Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh.
Notably, VinUni has also maintained a strong domestic presence by winning the Vietnam ESG Awards for two consecutive years. In 2024, the university was recognized for its pioneering Green Transformation efforts, and in 2025, it secured the award for the “Khanh Hoa People Speak English” project. These achievements highlight VinUni’s dual success in driving both environmental sustainability and community education, reinforcing its leading role in Vietnam’s Net Zero and ESG journey.
2023 Excellence in Sustainability Award by ISCN
The VinUni–Illinois Smart Health Center’s (VISHC) initiative to develop and provide low-cost and accessible digital healthcare solutions on a global scale has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Sustainability Award by ISCN (International Sustainable Campus Network).
With VISHC’s “Initiative to develop and provide accessible smart healthcare solutions on a global scale“, VinUni has become the first Vietnamese university to receive this prestigious award. This project is a collaboration between VinUni and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, USA). The project seeks to address major challenges in the global public health sector, towards achieving sustainable development goals. The initiative finances ten collaborative research projects in data science, artificial intelligence, biosensors, informatics, and smart healthcare applications. VISHC has invested a total of 13.5 million USD in biotechnology and digital healthcare projects, which will provide solutions to monitor and improve the health of people around the globe.
VIETNAM'S FIRST UNESCO CHAIR
VinUniversity has been appointed as Vietnam’s first UNESCO Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity. This marks a significant milestone of VinUniversity in enhancing research capacity and international collaboration. Through integrated research, teaching, and community engagement, we aim to preserve cultural heritage, document biodiversity, and promote sustainable development, positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for innovation and conservation.
Governance
Sustainability Committee
MISSION
Sustainability Committee was established with the mission of guiding VinUni towards a holistic sustainability development strategy and plan. Focusing on developing and implementing Sustainability strategies based on all facets of the University: education, research, governance, operations, and community engagement, the Sustainability Committee plays a crucial role in raising awareness, buiding the Green culture and implementing sustainability best practices within VinUni campus and the society.
Nguyen Hoang Viet, MBA
Head, Campus Services and Development Office
Co-Chair, Sustainability Committee
K. David Harrison, PhD
Vice Provost for Special Projects, VinUniversity
Chairholder, UNESCO Chair, VinUniversity
Sunmee Choi, PhD
Vice Provost of External Engagement, VinUniversity
Professor of Service Operations Management
Phung Thi Viet Bac, PhD
Director, Research Management Office
Ex officio Member, Sustainability Committee
Nguyen Hong Ha, MS
Vice Provost of Academic Administration, VinUniversity
Member, University Council
Tran Dinh Le Hoang
Member, Student representative
Pham Khanh Ngoc
Member, Student representative
CULTURE AND VALUES
VinUniversity fosters a culture of ethics, diversity, and accountability. We are committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and respect across governance, partnerships, and operations through our Code of Conduct for staff and students and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy. We maintain zero tolerance for misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
These values are reinforced through structured training, open dialogue, and consistent enforcement. By cultivating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, we empower every member of our community to act responsibly and contribute meaningfully to our shared mission of excellence and sustainability.
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