In hotels and resorts, energy is involved in almost every aspect of operations – from air conditioning, lighting, and hot water to kitchens, laundry, and equipment. Sustainability, therefore, is not only about environmental responsibility. It is also directly connected to operating costs, efficiency, and business profitability.
Chris Wijnberg – Founder and CEO of NRG360 – will join HORECFEX VIETNAM 2026 to share a practical perspective on how Net Zero ambitions can be transformed into an actionable and measurable roadmap that also delivers clear economic benefits.
Living and working in Vietnam since the early 1990s, Chris has witnessed and contributed to the country’s economic development across a wide range of sectors, including international trade, investment management, hospitality development, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction.
His cross-industry experience allows him to approach sustainability from more than a purely technical perspective. Every solution must also be assessed in terms of investment requirements, potential savings, operational impact, and payback period. These are increasingly important considerations for hospitality businesses seeking to balance ESG ambitions with commercial pressures.
Through NRG360 Vietnam, Chris focuses on helping organisations develop their Net Zero roadmaps through energy-saving systems, renewable energy solutions, and software applications for CO₂ emissions management, data monitoring, and ESG reporting.
One of the most valuable aspects of Chris’s session will be his ability to translate broad concepts such as Net Zero and carbon reduction into practical steps. Where should businesses begin? Which areas of consumption should be prioritised? How can data support better investment decisions? And how can sustainability initiatives be designed without becoming an additional financial burden?
For investors, hotel managers, and operations teams, this session offers an opportunity to approach ESG from a more practical business perspective. Reducing energy consumption can do more than strengthen brand reputation – it can directly lower operating costs, improve asset efficiency, and enhance profitability.
Because a Net Zero roadmap only creates meaningful value when a business can reduce its environmental impact while operating more efficiently and building stronger long-term business performance.