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AES Mong Duong Honored with AmCham Hanoi CSR Recognition Award 2025
Dear Team,
We are delighted to share some incredible news: AES Mong Duong has been awarded the Investors in People Awards 2025 – The Award for Overseas Employer of the Year: Gold. This prestigious honor was presented at the annual ceremony in London on 12 November 2025, where organizations from across 17 countries gathered to celebrate excellence in people management and workplace culture.
About Investors in People & the Awards
- Investors in People (IIP) is a globally recognized standard that helps organizations make work better by focusing on leadership, employee engagement, and continuous development.
- The Investors in People Awards (IIP) are annual international awards that celebrate organizations and individuals who excel at making work better by prioritizing people, culture, and leadership. They recognize outstanding employers across industries and countries who demonstrate excellence in staff development, wellbeing, and organizational improvement.
- https://www.investorsinpeople.com/awards/
The Overseas Employer of the Year: Gold is one of the highest honors at the Investors in People Awards, which celebrate organizations worldwide that put people at the heart of their success. This category recognizes international employers outside the UK who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their people through strong leadership, employee wellbeing, and continuous development. Achieving the Gold level means we’ve reached the high benchmark in the Investors in People framework—showing that our workplace culture, trust, and innovation are not only thriving but also globally recognized.
This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture, supporting our people, and continuously striving for excellence in everything we do.
I would like to extract the short summary included in our ‘Book of the Night’ at the 2025 IIP Awards ceremony:
“AES Mong Duong Power deserves the Investors in People 2025 Overseas Employer of the Year Award for our transformative journey from expatriate-led to locally-led operations in one of Vietnam’s pioneering power plants. Our strategy centers on localization and workforce planning – building local leadership, partnering with schools, and launching innovative internship and qualification programs. We have reduced turnover, strengthened community ties, and empowered our people with personalized development plans and mentorship. Our five-strand strategy deepens localization, scales community-centric talent, and aligns people strategy with business sustainability. With measurable impact in performance, safety, and engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we are shaping a resilient, skilled, and motivated workforce ready to lead Vietnam’s sustainable energy future.”
What This Means for Us
Winning this award is not just about recognition — it’s about validation of our culture. It shows that:
- We are seen globally as a people-first organization.
- Our commitment to continuous improvement – the award validates our efforts to benchmark against international best practices and motivates us to keep raising the bar in how we support and empower our teams.
- Each of you contributes to a workplace where collaboration and trust thrive.
A Message of Thanks
This award belongs to each and every one of you. Your dedication, collaboration, and passion have made AES Mong Duong a workplace where people thrive. Together, we have proven that when we invest in our people, success follows.
Let’s celebrate this milestone together and continue to build a workplace that inspires excellence and innovation.
Warm regards,
Olivier Marquette & AES Mong Duong Leadership Team
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