Hoi An (VNS/VNA) — The Field Restaurant, managed by EMICHospitality, situated in the ancient city of Hoi An in the central province ofQuang Nam, has been awarded the Gold Platinum Low-Carbon Tourism Standardcertification by Magnus International, a ไleading company in environmentalproject management and carbon offsets. This distinction marks it as the firsttourism establishment in Vietnam to achieve such a high standard.

Renowned for its exceptional dining experiences that honour indigenousculture while promoting natural ecosystem regeneration, the restaurant hasdedicated considerable time to establishing a foundation rooted in zero wasteprinciples, circular economy practices, and sustainability standards within thetourism sector. Comprehensive waste management protocols have been implementedacross all service areas, including waste management training programmes,initiatives to minimise waste, and measures to enhance energy efficiency.Additionally, the restaurant actively participates in community-basedenvironmental and livelihood projects. Operated within a self-sufficient garden setting, the restaurantemploys biological wastewater treatment systems, as well as effective energyand water management practices, all situated amidst picturesque paddy fields. It's hailed as the pioneering restaurant in Hoi An championing asustainable approach based on the 5-R principle – Refuse, Reduce, Recycle,Reuse, and Repurpose – since 2017. EMIC Hospitality, in partnership with the Environmental ManagementFund Foundation and Magnus International Thailand, signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing their commitment to sustainability andpositioning Hoi An as a model for sustainable and responsible tourism. Kulladejha Siriwattanawat, President of the EnvironmentalManagement Fund Foundation, highlighted the significance of the Platinum levelcertification of the Low Carbon Tourism standard (LCTS), emphasising that whiletourism is a vital industry for Vietnam, it also comes with environmentalconsequences. Quang Nam province pioneered the 'Zero Plastic Waste Tourism'campaign in Việt Nam in 2019. Over 100 hotels, homestays, villas, andrestaurants have pledged to reduce plastic waste./.