Founded in 2011 by Enterprise Asia, AREA is among the most respected awards in Asia for corporate sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. The 2025 theme, “A Necessary Shift to a Regenerative Economy,” highlights the growing expectation for businesses to restore ecosystems and deliver sustainable value to communities.

Green GSM stood out in the Green Leadership category for its scalable and inclusive approach to electrifying urban transport. The company operates its own fleet of electric vehicles, while also offering a technology platform, the Xanh SM Platform, allowing individual VinFast EV owners to join the service. Currently, this feature, along with company’s partnerships with traditional taxi operators to support their transition to electric vehicles, is available in selected international markets where the company operates, but not yet in the Philippines. Together, these three components form a flexible, open ecosystem that accelerates the shift toward green mobility in Vietnam and beyond.

“Sustainability at Green GSM goes beyond strategy. It is deeply embedded in our everyday decisions, our culture, and how we grow,” said Ms. Phan Thi Hong Dung, Director of Training and Culture Development at GSM, at the award ceremony. “We believe that a truly sustainable model only works when every individual within the ecosystem chooses to live green, work green, and serve their community with kindness and responsibility. Each ride with Green GSM not only helps reduce emissions but also encourages positive habits and sets new standards for sustainable living in society. We are proud that Green GSM’s journey toward global expansion has been recognized on such a prominent platform in Asia.”

In just two years, the company has expanded beyond Vietnam into Laos, Indonesia, and the Philippines, completing more than 300 million trips, covering 1.7 billion zero-emission kilometers. The total reduction in CO₂ emissions is estimated at over 211,000 tons, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption capacity of approximately 3,200 hectares of forest.

Back home in Vietnam, the company leads the electric taxi market with nearly 40 percent market share and has partnered with nearly 100 local transport businesses to support their electrification journeys.

With operations now spanning four Southeast Asian countries, Green GSM is the second-largest ride-hailing brand in the region and the only one powered entirely by electric vehicles. Its ability to operate efficiently across diverse markets with varying infrastructure and user behaviors is a strong testament to the company’s capacity for large-scale deployment, high adaptability, and strategic regional vision as a Vietnamese brand. Green GSM had its official public launch in Metro Manila last June 10, 2025.