Binh Long Rubber Company Ltd (BRC): A Case Study on Responsible Investment into Rubber in Vietnam

Author(s): 
Giang Vu (Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture in Viet Nam); Erin Sweeney and Chrissa Borja (Grow Asia)
Organization(s): 
Grow Asia

This case study outlines the journey of Binh Long Rubber Company Ltd (BRC) in their adoption and implementation of the sustainable rubber development plan from their parent company, Viet Nam Rubber Group (VRG).

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The investment entails key actions that BRC should implement, including (1) continuous replanting; (2) maintaining certified plantation areas under the Viet Nam Forest Certification Scheme - Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (VFCS-PEFC) and processing units under the PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC); and (3) meeting market requirements on high quality products and competitive pricing. 
 
Read the full case study to learn more about how Viet Nam Rubber Group sees financial returns on their investment, following principles of the ASEAN RAI Guidelines.

This case study is part of a four-part series that showcase how recent agribusiness investments in food, agriculture and forestry sectors retroactively align with the ASEAN Guidelines on Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (ASEAN RAI). Critically, these case studies showcase:

  1. Social, environmental and financial results of these investments
  2. Business case for responsibly investing in supply chain projects 
  3. How agribusinesses ensure long-term sustainability and viability of their investments 
  4. Key policy recommendations and learnings for the future
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