From a traditional fertilizer manufacturer and a leading example in Vietnam’s chemical industry, The Southern Fertilizer JS Company has, over time, emerged as one of the representative businesses in implementing green transformation, making practical contributions to the goal of sustainable agricultural development.
Nearly Five Decades of Steady Progress on the Path of Green Transformation
Throughout nearly 50 years of establishment and development, the company has continuously innovated to adapt to the context of modern production: ensuring business efficiency while safeguarding ecosystems, and moving toward net-zero emissions—fully aligned with Vietnam’s commitments at COP26.
Rather than pursuing growth figures at all costs, The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company has chosen a sustainable path built on three pillars: technological innovation, development of biological products, and environmental sustainability across the value chain. This serves as a clear affirmation of a long-term vision that looks beyond short-term profit cycles toward agricultural production that does not compromise the environment.
One of the most notable highlights in The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company’s green transformation strategy is its bold investment in clean technology solutions, particularly the biomass combustion system. This technology uses renewable materials derived from agricultural by-products such as rice husks, sawdust, and dried plant matter to generate heat as a substitute for fossil fuels.
According to assessments by the technical department, the biomass combustion system significantly reduces CO emissions and other harmful gases generated during production, while also helping to cut traditional fuel costs. This not only alleviates environmental pressure but also creates added value from agricultural by-products that were previously regarded as waste.
Alongside this, the company has researched and applied solar energy systems at its offices and factories. This is one of the key solutions helping the business reduce operating costs, stabilize energy supply, and remain particularly environmentally friendly. The use of renewable energy also contributes to a more open working environment and improves the quality of life for employees.
Developing Green Products: Meeting the Trend of Clean Agriculture
Beyond innovation in production technology, The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company has demonstrated a strong commitment to developing environmentally friendly product lines—an irreversible trend in modern agricultural production.
Products such as SFJC Bio-Gold G.A.P organic fertilizer and microbial phosphate fertilizers have been systematically researched, developed, and commercialized by the company. These products feature high organic content and are rich in beneficial microorganisms, helping improve soil quality, prevent fungal diseases, and are especially well suited to organic and circular agriculture models that are being encouraged in many localities.
By introducing these biological fertilizer lines into production, the company not only provides farmers with effective solutions but also makes practical contributions to soil restoration, water resource protection, and the health of both producers and consumers.
Green transformation does not stop at products or equipment, it requires a comprehensive strategy spanning the entire production–distribution–use value chain. At The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company, this mindset has been thoroughly embedded and consistently implemented.
In production, the company implements waste segregation at source, reuses treated water, and maximizes input materials following a circular approach. Meanwhile, the logistics division has undergone significant changes, improving transportation toward fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. The application of smart logistics models, combined with digital transformation in monitoring and operations, helps optimize delivery routes and significantly reduce CO₂ emissions.
In marketing and distribution, the company promotes sales through digital platforms while raising consumer awareness of the value of green, clean, and sustainable products. This serves as a vital link in building a sustainable production ecosystem—from factories to fields, from enterprises to the wider community.
A distinctive feature of The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company’s development journey is its consistent partnership with farmers through training programs, technical consultations, and the establishment of pilot models applying biological fertilizers effectively. Many cooperatives and farms have transformed their production mindset thanks to the company’s technical support, gradually shifting from traditional production methods to green, organic cultivation models.
In addition, the company actively participates in forums and workshops organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, contributing professional input to policies promoting clean agriculture, organic fertilizers, and green transformation in the agricultural sector.
Recently in Hanoi, the program “For a Green Vietnam Environment, Strongly Developing Businesses, Outstanding Intellectual Entrepreneurs” was held by the Institute for Economic & Cultural Human Resource Development in coordination with the Consumer Protection Center. At the event, Southern Fertilizer was honored with the Top 20 Vietnamese Golden Brands 2025 title. This recognition is a well-deserved acknowledgment of the company’s persistent efforts in fulfilling social responsibility, protecting the environment, and enhancing community value.
Through quiet yet persistent steps, The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company has demonstrated that green transformation is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity for breakthrough. By placing people, the environment, and the community at the center of development, the company not only enhances its competitiveness but also makes meaningful contributions to building a civilized, modern, and responsible agricultural sector.
The green transformation journey of The Southern Fertilizer Joint Stock Company will undoubtedly continue, but with a sound vision and concrete actions already underway, the company stands as a deserving model for the fertilizer industry in the era of sustainable development.
Source: Cong Luan Newspaper
