DHL Express Viet Nam received the Gold Award for the Best Community Programme at the 9th Global CSR Summit and Awards 2017.

The awards are the region’s longest reigning and most widely respected CSR summit.

The award recognises and honours companies for outstanding, innovative and world-class products, services, projects and programmes implemented.

Receiving the honour for the first time, DHL Express Viet Nam was awarded for its successful community projects, which have resulted in poverty alleviation, better education, business growth and community engagement. As part of the company’s "Living Responsibility" programme, DHL Express Viet Nam focuses on the three pillars of environmental protection (GoGreen), disaster management (GoHelp) and education (GoTeach), as well as supporting employee volunteerism. Through these programmes, DHL Express Vietnam has made a positive impact on the wellbeing of local communities and society.

“This is the first time DHL Express Viet Nam has participated in the Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards, and we are very proud to be globally recognised with a Gold Award for the Best Community Programme. This is a testament of our dedication to providing the very best community project to our local community here in Viet Nam,” said George Berczely, DHL-VNPT Express general director. — VNS