ESG Advisory & Implementation
Finance-Oriented – Compliance-Focused – Value-Creating
ESG is no longer just a corporate responsibility program – it has become a financial, regulatory, and strategic imperative. Investors, regulators, and business partners are increasingly demanding that companies in Vietnam not only commit to sustainability but also demonstrate measurable links between ESG performance and financial outcomes.
At W&A Consulting, we provide ESG Advisory & Implementation with a finance-first approach. Our goal is to help businesses design and embed ESG strategies that are practical, compliant, and value-creating – ensuring that ESG is fully integrated into financial planning, reporting, tax compliance, and risk management.
Our ESG Advisory & Implementation Services
1. ESG Financial Risk & Opportunity Assessment
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Identify ESG risks with direct financial impact (carbon taxes, environmental penalties, labor obligations, supply chain risks)
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Assess financial opportunities such as green financing, tax incentives, and government support programs
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Develop a risk–opportunity heat map for Board and management
2. Finance-Oriented ESG Strategy
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Link ESG goals to financial KPIs, budgets, and investment plans
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Conduct cost–benefit analysis of ESG initiatives (energy efficiency, waste management, employee welfare programs)
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Design governance frameworks with finance as the central driver of ESG oversight
3. Regulatory & Tax Compliance
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Advise on ESG-related obligations under Vietnamese law (environmental protection, labor, reporting requirements)
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Map available tax incentives for green projects, renewable energy, and sustainable initiatives
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Prepare clients for Vietnam’s roadmap towards mandatory ESG disclosures aligned with IFRS Sustainability Standards
4. ESG Reporting & Assurance
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Develop ESG reports aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and investor-specific frameworks
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Integrate ESG metrics into annual reports and financial statements
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Ensure reporting credibility to meet bank, investor, and audit requirements
5. Financing & Capital Market Readiness
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Structure businesses to qualify for green bonds, ESG-linked loans, and sustainable financing
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Build investor presentations emphasizing ESG value creation
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Support due diligence and disclosures in M&A transactions with ESG integration
6. Implementation & Change Management
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Embed ESG into procurement, treasury, and capital allocation policies
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Train finance and accounting teams to monitor ESG KPIs alongside financial performance
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Establish internal audit and control systems to ensure accuracy of ESG data
Benefits for Your Business
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Investor confidence: Attract green financing and meet investor ESG expectations.
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Cost optimization: Achieve savings through energy efficiency, tax incentives, and streamlined processes.
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Regulatory compliance: Stay ahead of evolving ESG-related requirements in Vietnam and globally.
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Risk mitigation: Reduce exposure to ESG-driven tax, legal, and reputational risks.
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Long-term growth: Build a sustainable business model where ESG and finance reinforce each other.
Why Choose W&A Consulting?
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Finance at the core: ESG strategy integrated into tax, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance from day one.
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Local compliance, global standards: Deep knowledge of Vietnam’s regulatory landscape combined with alignment to GRI, SASB, IFRS Sustainability Standards, and UN SDGs.
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Multidisciplinary expertise: A team of lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, and finance professionals with Big4 and industry backgrounds.
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Actionable outcomes: Practical, measurable roadmaps with clear KPIs – not just high-level sustainability concepts.
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Trusted by FDI and local enterprises: Experience across manufacturing, logistics, retail, e-commerce, and services.