LNCCI Strengthens Facilitators’ Capacity on Responsible Business Conduct and ESG

28/08/2025 12:56
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KPL The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) organized a capacity building workshop for facilitators on “Responsible Business Conduct and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices” on August 27-28, 2025 in Vientiane.

(KPL) The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) organized a capacity building workshop for facilitators on “Responsible Business Conduct and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices” on August 27-28, 2025 in Vientiane.

The training was attended by Mr. Vanthong Sidthikoun, Vice President of LNCCI, along with representatives from the Japanese Embassy to Laos and the International Labour Organization.

The program aimed to strengthen the capacity of LNCCI trainers and relevant sectors on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), fundamental labor rights, and ESG principles. Training manuals, case studies, and materials were also provided to develop trainers who will later conduct training for enterprises.

According to LNCCI, the training will help businesses apply RBC and ESG principles in their operations, contributing to stronger organizational culture, alignment with international labor standards, and greater responsibility toward workers. It also encourages workers to actively participate by providing ideas and suggestions to improve workplace programs.

LNCCI Strengthens Facilitators’ Capacity on Responsible Business Conduct and ESG

(KPL) The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) organized a capacity building workshop for facilitators on “Responsible Business Conduct and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices” on August 27-28, 2025 in Vientiane.

The training was attended by Mr. Vanthong Sidthikoun, Vice President of LNCCI, along with representatives from the Japanese Embassy to Laos and the International Labour Organization.

The program aimed to strengthen the capacity of LNCCI trainers and relevant sectors on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), fundamental labor rights, and ESG principles. Training manuals, case studies, and materials were also provided to develop trainers who will later conduct training for enterprises.

According to LNCCI, the training will help businesses apply RBC and ESG principles in their operations, contributing to stronger organizational culture, alignment with international labor standards, and greater responsibility toward workers. It also encourages workers to actively participate by providing ideas and suggestions to improve workplace programs.

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