Nearly 200 staff members of NS BlueScope Vietnam joined in the “Run for Green” campaign on Friday in recognition of World Environment Day and to raise money for scholarships for poor pupils from Long Son Commune, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.

The 2km run ended with over VND60 million (US2,650) having been raised, and to be divided into 20 scholarships, each worth VND3 million, which were awarded to Long Son’s needy pupils.

“We care for the environment and we are committed to the efficient use of resources, preventing pollution and reducing the environmental impact of our operations and products. ’Run for Green’ is part of our unwavering commitment to Viet Nam’s market for decades, and is a manifestation of our ongoing efforts to contribute to the development of Viet Nam’s community,” said NS BlueScope Vietnam’s Country President, Vo Minh Nhut.

As a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions, principally focused on the global building and construction industry, NS BlueScope Vietnam puts much weight on developing programmes to benefit the sustainable growth of society. Since its establishment, the company has initiated numerous humanitarian programmes in the field of environmental protection, sustainable development and contributing to the community. – VNS