De Heus implements a clean energy system, aiming for Net Zero target

On the sidelines of the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the Agriculture and Environment Sector (1945-2025) and the 1st National Emulation Congress, held on the morning of 12 November in Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Quang Hieu, Director of External Affairs for De Heus Group in Viet Nam, shared: “From following media reports and data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, I am very impressed with the growth rate of Viet Nam’s agricultural sector, particularly in livestock and agricultural exports in recent years.”

For Hoang Gia De Heus Group specifically, after nearly 17 years of investment in Viet Nam, the company has achieved sustained growth, becoming one of the two largest corporations in the feed and livestock ecosystem.

The company has introduced new technologies from Europe, advanced and modern livestock farming processes, and high-quality breeding stock, while also building sustainable value chains that are closely linked to the company’s overall development in recent years.

According to Mr. Hieu, in the period ahead, De Heus will continue to firmly and consistently follow its sustainable development strategy, focusing on building integrated value chains together with farmers and enterprises across Viet Nam. This approach aligns closely with the policies and strategic directions set by the Party and the State.

He emphasized: “Across the entire food-livestock production chain, the farming stage is currently facing the greatest challenges. Farms today are affected by a wide range of factors, including climate change, fluctuations in feed prices, disease outbreaks, and uncertainties in market demand. On top of these, farm management practices, proper animal care, and biosecurity measures remain significant hurdles that farms must overcome to maintain productivity and safety.”

For De Heus’ value chains, both from the time the company first invested in Viet Nam and as part of its ongoing and future strategy, the quality of breeding stock and technical expertise have consistently been identified as the most critical components. These elements form the foundation for ensuring productivity, animal health, and long-term sustainability within the livestock sector.

To achieve this, the Group has partnered with several leading European companies to develop and produce livestock breeds that are not only highly productive and disease-free but also of superior quality and with strong market potential. This approach is designed to meet the diverse and evolving needs of farmers as effectively as possible, helping them enhance output while maintaining animal welfare standards.

In addition, the Group places significant emphasis on training and developing a highly skilled technical team, ensuring that customers and partners receive expert support, guidance, and collaboration throughout every stage of the farming process. This includes hands-on assistance, advisory services, and continuous knowledge transfer to improve operational efficiency and farm management practices.

At the same time, De Heus invests in research and development of optimal nutrition solutions, creating scientifically formulated feed and dietary strategies that enable farmers to maximize growth, boost productivity, and reduce overall production costs.

Discussing the company’s current and future strategies for green growth and sustainable development, Hieu shared that De Heus is actively implementing clean energy systems across its operations.

“At present, our factories and farms have installed, are in the process of installing, and will continue to expand solar power systems to generate clean energy for production purposes. In parallel, we are implementing a range of solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our livestock farming and production activities,” Mr. Hieu explained.

Beyond investing in clean energy, De Heus is also taking proactive steps to develop and implement modern, technology-driven livestock farming processes. The company collaborates closely with leading equipment providers to bring advanced technologies into farming and production, with the goal of minimizing emissions while supporting the broader business community and government authorities in achieving Vietnam’s Net Zero target by 2050.

Firmly committed to a green development path, De Heus is steadily translating its Net Zero ambitions into tangible actions: investing in clean energy, reducing emissions in livestock operations, and promoting sustainable agricultural value chains. These measures reflect not only a corporate strategy but also a long-term commitment to contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for Vietnam.