Carlsberg Vietnam, employees donate $45,000 to typhoon Yagi affected northern Vietnam localities

Carlsberg Vietnam and its employees have donated over VND1.1 billion ($44,700) to support northern Vietnam localities severely impacted by super typhoon Yagi and the resulting flooding.

The donation was handed over to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees of Thai Nguyen and Lao Cai, the provinces among the hardest hit by the recent disaster.

Yagi, one of the most intense typhoons to hit the country in the past 30 years, caused widespread damage across northern Vietnam with significant loss of life and extensive property damage, including infrastructural works.

According to the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, as of 5:30 p.m Sunday, the typhoon had caused 330 deaths or missing persons, 1,921 injuries and destroyed tens of thousands of homes, with numbers still rising.

The donation of more than VND1.1 billion to the two severely-hit provinces reflected the company's motto of "Brewing for a better today and tomorrow," which includes a commitment to fulfil social responsibilities and provide community support during challenging times, a Carlsberg Group release said.

Carlsberg Vietnam employees made voluntary contributions to the group’s donation in the spirit of solidarity and mutual support, it added.

The donation will be used to repair collapsed and damaged homes, support families facing severe losses or injuries, and provide essential aid to help residents rebuild and restore their lives after the disaster.

Andrew Khan, managing director of Carlsberg Vietnam, said: “At Carlsberg, our purpose of "Brewing for a better today and tomorrow" goes beyond our products; it defines our commitment to the communities we serve. With over 30 years of operations in Vietnam, we understand our role and responsibility towards the community and are committed to offering our support during challenging times.

"In the face of adversity, our mission compels us to stand together, offering support and hope. Through this donation, we aim to ease the burden faced by those affected by typhoon Yagi and the floods. Our hearts go out to every family impacted, and we hope that this gesture will bring some relief and help rebuild lives. Together, we can overcome these hardships and move forward with renewed strength and unity."

As one of the first Danish multinational corporations to invest in Vietnam, Carlsberg has a long history of contributing to the country’s economic and social development. Over the past three decades, the company has actively engaged in sustainability efforts, mitigated environmental impacts and supported numerous community support initiatives.

For instance, Carlsberg Vietnam has provided clean water to 9,000 households in central Vietnam, distributed thousands of gift packs annually to low-income families, constructed charitable homes and supported several disaster relief efforts.