Bureau Veritas Vietnam and IFC cooperate to advance sustainable and resilient development
Jul. 25 2025
Bureau Veritas Vietnam and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group co-hosted an exclusive C-level networking, convening senior leaders from Vietnam’s construction and real estate sectors for a high-level dialogue on sustainable and resilient development.
The event was co-chaired by Mr. David Martin Ruiz, General Director of Bureau Veritas Vietnam and Ms. Diep Nguyen-Van Houtte, Global Senior Manager of the Climate Business Department at IFC . The event underscored the strategic importance of fostering innovative financing models and cross-sector partnerships to accelerate climate-resilient development in Vietnam.
Photo: Bureau Veritas and IFC at the event
It provided a platform for influential stakeholders to explore investment opportunities, share insights, and build strategic alliances aimed at driving Vietnam’s transition toward more resilient and sustainable cities.
A key highlight was the introduction of the Building Resilience Index (BRI) - a digital tool developed by IFC to help developers, investors, and policymakers assess the resilience of buildings to climate-related risks. The BRI provides a standardized, science-based framework to evaluate and improve the resilience of buildings, supporting smarter investment decisions and long-term sustainability.
Country Chief Executive
Bureau Veritas Vietnam
At Bureau Veritas, we are committed to supporting tools like the BRI that bring transparency, accountability, and innovation to the built environment.
This initiative reflects a growing momentum among public and private sector leaders to collaborate on climate action and sustainable development goals, positioning Vietnam as a regional leader in resilient and sustainable urban transformation.
For more information on the Building Resilience Index, visit: www.resilienceindex.org