POSTPONED: AmCham ESG Field Trip to BDIP Premium Industrial Park:

Sustainability in the Industrial Environment: Green Construction Certification and Development (For AmCham Members Only)

July 11, 2025 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM BDIP Premium Industrial Park

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Due to a conflict of schedule, the field trip is now postponed until further notice. We will update the event details when a new event date is confirmed.

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Event Description

Join the AmCham Vietnam ESG Committee for an exclusive half-day field trip to BDIP Premium Industrial Park on Friday, July 11, 2025!

Co-hosted with Frasers Property Vietnam, this trip focuses on “Sustainability in the Industrial Environment: Green Construction Certification and Development.” You’ll gain practical, on-the-ground insights from experts at Frasers Property Vietnam, Green Business Certification, Inc. (USGBCI), and GreenViet – Green Building Consultancy. They will share their approaches, insights, and experience in green building projects in industrial environments.

Attendees will have opportunity to ask questions and network with peers in manufacturing, logistics, real estate, construction, and sustainability.

Spots are limited! AmCham members, register by July 7, 2025, to secure your place and we will confirm with you as soon as we can.

Target Audience

Manufacturing, Logistics & Warehouse, Real Estate and Construction.

Objectives

Educate: Provide attendees with in-depth knowledge on LEED Certification, green construction, and tenants wellbeing.
Facilitate: Foster valuable networking opportunities between industrial developers, ESG experts, and LEED professionals.
Promote Awareness: Increase understanding of sustainability principles, green construction techniques, and the significant potential to create a well-being oriented tenants’ environment.

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AGENDA

7:15 AM	Gather at New World Saigon Hotel
7:30 AM	Bus departs for BDIP Premium Industrial Park
9:00 AM	Check-in & Networking at BDIP Premium Industrial Park
9:30 AM	Welcome Remarks from AmCham and Frasers Property Management – Van Ly & Luca Vadala, AmCham ESG Committee – Ling Foong, Deputy General Manager, Frasers Property Vietnam
9:40 AM	Green Buildings: What is Green Certification and LEED? – Santanu Dutta, Associate Director, GBCI
10:00 AM	Engineering for Green Buildings and How to Attain LEED Certification in Vietnam – Nguyen Thi Huong Thu, Managing Director, GREENVIET – Green Building Consultancy
10:20 AM	Case Study: Frasers Property Vietnam – Sustainability and LEED certification in Industrial Park Development – Ling Foong, Deputy General Manager, North Industrial & Logistics Vietnam cum Head of Cost & Contract and Sustainability, Frasers Property Vietnam
10:40 AM	Discussion – Q&A
11:15 AM	Site visit
11:30 AM	Lunch at Zui Bistro
12:30 PM	End of lunch – Return to HCMC
13:30 PM	Arrive at New World Saigon Hotel

COST

This event is for AmCham Members Only.

VND 500,000/member including transportation

VND 300,000/member if you don’t need transportation from New World Saigon Hotel to BDIP Premium Industrial Park.

*Package including networking lunch

After you register, we will review and send you a follow-up email on your registration status. Only when you receive a participation confirmation email from us that you can attend the event.

Reservations/cancellations must be received by 24 hours before the event, and must be made on-line or by email. We are unable to accept reservations/cancellations by telephone.

SPEAKERS

Santanu Dutta Gupta

Associate Director, Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI)

Santanu is a visionary sustainability strategist and Associate Director at USGBC-GBCI with over 15 years of leadership across climate action, ESG transformation, and green infrastructure. Recognized as a GRESB AP 2024 Team Leader and three-time Grand Jury Member for top real estate awards, he has influenced public policy and enabled over 300 million sq. ft. of LEED-certified developments across India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and African markets.

A trusted CXO advisor, Santanu has delivered high-impact ESG strategies for global real estate and manufacturing portfolios, including $90B worth of export-oriented assets. His advocacy contributed to landmark policy shifts, such as a 2% corporate tax rebate for green exports in Bangladesh and FAR incentives in West Bengal. He has directly managed 450+ key accounts—among them ITC, PWC, CBRE, and Indochina Kajima—helping align global sustainability standards with market growth.

With a master’s degree from Edinburgh Napier University, Santanu is a sought-after thought leader, featured on BBC Bangla and global academic platforms. His expertise spans regulatory engagement, capacity building, and ESG-linked investment strategies, making him a leading force in the transition to a low-carbon, equitable built environment.

Ling Foong

Deputy General Manager, North Industrial & Logistics Vietnam cum Head of Cost & Contract and Sustainability, Frasers Property Vietnam

Ling Foong is Deputy General Manager, North Industrial & Logistics Vietnam cum Head of Cost & Contract and Sustainability at Frasers Property Vietnam. Foong brings with him more than 20 years of valuable insights from sustainability’s perspective, having worked with leading consultants, developers in Southeast Asia.

Frasers Property Group is a multi-national property company headquartered in Singapore. Frasers Property invests, develops and manages a diverse, integrated portfolio across five asset classes, namely, commercial & business parks, hospitality, industrial & logistics, residential and retail in 20 countries. In Vietnam, Frasers Property has a well-diversified portfolio across asset classes. Commercial signature developments with Melinh Point, a Grade A boutique office building in HCMC’s commercial District 1, Worc@Q2, a modern-styled serviced-office within its Residential segment called Q2 Thao Dien, a luxury mixed-use development in Thu Duc City. With nearly one million square metres of international-grade, green-certified industrial and logistics space strategically located across Vietnam, Frasers Property Vietnam is well-positioned to support the country’s growing manufacturing economy. Frasers Hospitality also maintains a country presence with Fraser Suites Hanoi, Fraser Residence Hanoi in Hanoi, Moderna by Fraser Vinh Yen in Vinh Phuc province.

Nguyen Thi Huong Thu

Managing Director, GREENVIET – Green Building Consultancy

Thu Nguyen studied Environmental Engineering at the HCMC University of Polytechnic and later she was trained as an expert on Sustainability / Green Building Services. Qualified through the LEED AP and LOTUS AP certification for accredited professionals, together with 17 years of experience in Sustainability consultancy services, Thu is known as a Vietnamese expert in sustainability field.

Focusing on sustainability and increasing building performance, Thu leads the consultancy process on how to obtain the accredited certificate and how to set up design and construction processes under the recognized rating systems (LEED, EDGE, LOTUS, Green Mark, etc.). She instructs, works closely and incorporates with all members (including architect, civil engineer, contractor, landscaping designer, M&E designer, suppliers, etc.) in order to complete the commissioning process, work out the best practice/ green material/efficiency equipment that contribute to Sustainable/Green building, promote occupant’s productivity, comfort and well-being, and seek for the final LEED/ LOTUS Certificate or Green Mark benchmarking. Thu has managed many projects which were awarded LEED, LOTUS, GREEN MARK, WELL and EARTHCHECK Certificate in Vietnam.

Besides green buildings and sustainable design-construction, Thu has been certified with a master degree at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Her knowledge includes environmental protection, social contributions, governance, and other aspects related to sustainable development of companies, businesses, projects; namely climate change, community investment, operating practices, and risk management.

POSTPONED: AmCham ESG Field Trip to BDIP Premium Industrial Park:

Sustainability in the Industrial Environment: Green Construction Certification and Development (For AmCham Members Only)

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