Guided by a development philosophy that balances economic growth with environmental responsibility, The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company is becoming a leading example in the green transition, contributing to the development of an ecological, modern, and responsible agricultural sector.
Nearly 50 Years on a Steady Green Path
From a traditional fertilizer manufacturer, The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company has gone through nearly five decades of development, firmly adhering to an orientation that places the environment at the center and technology as a key lever. The company is one of the representative businesses of Vietnam’s chemical industry that has consistently pursued sustainable production, demonstrated through three strategic pillars: technological innovation, development of biological products, and environmental sustainability across the value chain.
Rather than chasing short-term growth figures, the company has defined a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions, in line with Vietnam’s commitment at COP26. Along this journey, the company has invested in various clean technology solutions, most notably biomass furnace systems that use renewable materials from agricultural by-products such as rice husks, sawdust, and dried plant matter, and others to generate heat as a substitute for fossil fuels.
Assessments by the technical department show that biomass furnaces significantly reduce CO emissions and other harmful gases during production, while also lowering fuel costs and creating added value from agricultural waste materials.
Alongside these efforts, the company has also researched and implemented solar power systems at its factories and offices, helping to reduce operating costs, stabilize energy supply, improve the working environment, and enhance employees’ quality of life. Each step, though quiet, clearly affirms a strong determination toward the goal of sustainable development.
Not limited to production technology alone, the company also places strong emphasis on making its operational chain more environmentally sustainable. From waste segregation at source and reuse of treated water, to improvements in logistics activities, adoption of fuel-efficient transportation models, and digital transformation in journey monitoring, all efforts are directed toward reducing CO₂ emissions.
In its commercial activities, the company has also focused on expanding sales through digital platforms, while actively communicating the value of green – clean – sustainable products, thereby contributing to shifts in consumer awareness within the community.
One of the key factors shaping the distinct identity of Southern Fertilizer lies in its clear product orientation: meeting the trends of clean, organic, and circular agriculture. The company has invested in research and commercialization of various environmentally friendly fertilizer products such as SFJC Bio-Gold G.A.P, microbial phosphate fertilizers, along with others, featuring high organic content and rich beneficial microorganisms that help improve soil quality, prevent fungal diseases, and protect user health.
These products are particularly well suited to organic and circular agricultural models, which are currently being encouraged for implementation in many localities. They are not only nutritional solutions for crops, but also the company’s practical contribution to restoring farming ecosystems and preserving long-term water resources and soil quality.
Beyond that, The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company continues to accompany farmers through technical training programs and the development of biological cultivation models at cooperatives and farms. Thanks to close guidance from the company’s engineering team, many farming households have confidently shifted from traditional production models to organic cultivation methods, improving economic efficiency while becoming more environmentally friendly.
The company also actively participates in forums and seminars organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, contributing to policy development that encourages clean agriculture and organic fertilizers, thereby demonstrating a pioneering role not only in production but also in shaping industry development directions.
Building a Brand on Practical Value
Persistent and consistent efforts have yielded tangible results for The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company. Recently, at the program “For a Green Vietnam Environment, Strongly Developing Companies, Outstanding Intellectual Entrepreneurs” organized by the Institute of Economic & Cultural Human Resource Development Science, the company was honored with the Top 20 Vietnam Golden Brand 2025 title. This recognition represents well-deserved acknowledgment of the company’s meaningful contributions to fulfilling social responsibility and enhancing community value.
Following its transition to a joint-stock company in 2010, in which the State continues to hold 65% of charter capital, the company’s production and business activities have continued to grow strongly in terms of revenue, profit, output, and market reach. The vision of “Elevating Vietnamese Agricultural Products” is not merely a slogan, but a guiding principle running consistently from product orientation to distribution systems and after-sales services.
Currently, Southern Fertilizer’s products are distributed nationwide through nearly 100 tier-1 distributors and more than 6,500 tier-2 distributors, with particularly strong presence in key regions such as the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta. Specifically, in the Central Highlands, the company’s fine-granule NPK fertilizers help coffee – Vietnam’s billion-dollar export crop, achieve higher productivity and quality, contributing to elevating the value of Vietnamese agricultural products in international markets.
In the Mekong Delta, Long Thanh Superphosphate products serve as effective solutions for soil improvement and crop yield enhancement, especially for rice, helping to ensure food security and stable exports.
The company has also taken the lead in product innovation to adapt to climate change, ranging from fertilizers made entirely from plant-based organic materials to easily absorbable fine-granule NPK fertilizers and phosphate fertilizers specifically designed for acid sulfate soils, and more. All of these efforts reflect a spirit of continuous innovation closely aligned with Vietnam’s agricultural realities.
It is known that at the recently held Party Congress of The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company for the 2025-2030 term, the company set objectives for the 2025-2030 period to continue pursuing green development toward sustainability. Specifically, in production and business activities, the company plans in 2025 to achieve industrial production value of VND 1,733 billion, revenue of VND 1,768 billion, pre-tax profit of VND 35 billion, and average income of VND 12.74 million per person per month. For the 2026-2030 period, the company aims for annual growth of 10%, reaching by 2030 industrial production value of VND 2,800 billion, profit of VND 58 billion, and employee income of VND 20 million per person per month.
Speaking at the Congress, Mr. Phung Quang Hiep, Chairman of the Members’ Council of Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem), highly praised the efforts of the Party Committee of The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company in overcoming difficulties during the past term and emphasized five key priorities to be further promoted: continuing to uphold the tradition of unity, renewing governance thinking, accelerating the application of science and technology, building a strong Party organization, strengthening personnel work, and improving production efficiency in association with environmental protection.
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The green transition journey of The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company is not a short-term campaign, but a strategic vision that places the environment and people at its core. As global agriculture shifts strongly toward ecological, circular, and sustainable models, the company has affirmed its pioneering position, becoming a role model within the fertilizer industry in the green era. With consistent actions, quality products, structured strategies, and long-term vision, Southern Fertilizer continues to elevate Vietnamese agricultural products while spreading green values to every field, every farm, and every farmer.
Source: Cong Luan Newspaper
