ĐỒNG NAI — European textile service company Lindström March 20 officially opened its first facility in Việt Nam.

The facility is located in Amata Industrial Park in Biên Hòa city of the southern province of Đồng Nai.

Lindström is the first company in Việt Nam to introduce a circular economy-based workwear rental model.

This innovative service meets the rising demand for workwear solutions that adhere to international hygiene, safety, and sustainability standards.

Saramaria Kalkku, deputy head of Mission at the Finnish Embassy, said Finland has consistently been ranked as the happiest nation in the world for seven consecutive years.

“This achievement reflects not only Finland's strong social values but also the commitment of Finnish businesses to fostering workplace happiness and employee well-being," she said.

Finland and Việt Nam share ambitious carbon neutrality goals, and businesses are instrumental in achieving these targets.

Finnish companies are widely recognised for promoting sustainable practices and actively reducing emissions.

"Lindström supports this agenda with its circular economy-based solutions and climate commitments," she said.

The company also contributes to healthier workplaces and business growth by providing high-quality workwear that meets international hygiene and safety standards.

Lindström's entire business model is built on circular economy principles, focusing on efficient textile lifecycle management and resource conservation.

For a weekly rental fee, the company provides customers with work garments, along with services such as washing, maintenance, replacement, and delivery.

"While the circular economy is at the heart of our service, sustainability means much more to us," Juha Laurio, CEO of Lindström Group, said.

The company takes a holistic approach that covers environmental, social, and economic aspects.

To support thriving and resilient communities in Việt Nam, it has partnered with ActionAid Vietnam on the ‘Water Access Promotes Happy School' project.

This initiative aims to improve access to clean water and raise awareness about hygiene and climate change.

The project directly benefits 5,000 children across six schools in Trà Vinh City, a region heavily affected by climate change and saline intrusion.

Lindström aims to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (compared to 2021 levels) and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 - aligning with Việt Nam's long-term carbon neutrality targets.

Founded in Finland in 1848, Lindström, a 177-year-old textile pioneer, is a family-owned textile company with over 4,900 employees across 24 countries in Europe and Asia.

It also maintains a 70 per cent textile recycling rate globally and holds multiple international certifications, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), EN 14065 (Hygiene Control), and EcoVadis Platinum certification for sustainability.

With its entry into Việt Nam, Lindström is committed to delivering innovative solutions, contributing to industry standards, and promoting sustainable business practices to support local and international growth. — VNS