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PEBSTEEL CELEBRATES KEY SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES AT VSCF 2026
Pebsteel was honored to participate in the Vietnam Sustainable Construction Forum 2026 (VSCF), joining industry experts, businesses, and organizations from Vietnam and around the world to exchange insights and explore solutions for advancing sustainable, low-carbon construction.
A highlight of the event was Pebsteel being recognized among the Top 17 Pioneering Companies in Sustainable Construction – Building Materials Category. In addition, Pebsteel Ho Chi Minh Factory was awarded the LEED Green Building Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). These recognitions reaffirm Pebsteel's ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable steel building solutions while embedding green practices into its manufacturing facilities and operations.
During the forum, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan, General Manager - Pebsteel Vietnam South & Central, also joined the panel discussion under Session A: "Strategies & Solutions for green materials and sustainable construction technologies." Together with industry leaders, he shared perspectives on how technological innovation, green materials, and value chain collaboration can accelerate Vietnam's transition toward a low-carbon and more sustainable construction industry.
These milestones at VSCF 2026 further reinforce Pebsteel's commitment to innovation and sustainable development, as the company continues partnering with customers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality steel building solutions that meet both national and international green building standards.
More detail: PEBSTEEL MARKS KEY SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES AT VIETNAM SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION FORUM 2026 | Pebsteel
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