Social Responsibility for the Environment of Seafood Enterprises in Vietnam

The issue of corporate social responsibility is increasingly linked to environmental protection in the business activities of companies. Corporate environmental responsibility is a dual-binding and self-aware element in the existence and development of businesses. The environment, with its delicate balance, is a prerequisite for business growth. For seafood businesses in Vietnam, social responsibility towards the environment needs to be emphasized more than ever. Recent statistics show that environmental pollution due to waste and wastewater from seafood businesses is on the rise. This has a severe impact on the air, water sources, and the ecosystem we live in. Approaching social responsibility for the environment through four dimensions: pollution prevention, sustainable resource use, climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and natural habitat restoration, as well as based on a survey of 1,256 employees working in 35 seafood businesses in Vietnam, the research has indicated that the current social responsibility for the environment of seafood businesses requires more attention.