Vientiane: The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) organized a capacity building workshop for facilitators on 'Responsible Business Conduct and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices' on August 27-28, 2025, in Vientiane. The initiative focused on equipping trainers with necessary skills and knowledge to promote responsible business practices and ESG principles.
According to Lao News Agency, the training was attended by Mr. Vanthong Sidthikoun, Vice President of LNCCI, representatives from the Japanese Embassy to Laos, and the International Labour Organization. The program aimed to enhance the capacity of LNCCI trainers and relevant sectors in areas such as Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), fundamental labor rights, and ESG principles.
Training manuals, case studies, and materials were provided to assist in the development of trainers who will later conduct training for enterprises. LNCCI highlighted that the training is expected to help businesses apply RBC and ESG principles in their operations, leading to stronger organizational culture, alignment with international labor standards, and increased responsibility toward workers. The program also encourages workers to actively participate by providing ideas and suggestions to improve workplace programs.