Who We Are | TFL Vietnam

Our Story

To the Finish Line (TFL, in Vietnamese: Về đích) is a not-for-profit program hosted by the Center for Education & Development (CED), a registered non-profit organization in Vietnam. TFL evolved from GIZ environmental programs in partnership with the apparel and footwear industry (2021–2025) into an independent organization.

Vision & Mission

Vision

Delivering impactful sustainability and circularity programs to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s supply chains, with a dedicated focus on apparel and footwear.

Mission

Building partnerships | Co-creating solutions Advancing sustainability and circularity practices in Viet Nam’s supply chains

Our Approach

TFL is built on shared responsibility and a commitment to industry-driven sustainability. Our guiding principles:

Manufacturer-Based Solutions

Empower manufacturers of all sizes to lead sustainability and circularity efforts using community-based approaches tailored to their needs.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Foster a learning community where diverse voices are empowered, respected, and celebrated.

Local Expertise, Enhanced by Global Knowledge

Prioritize local expertise, enriched by global innovations, to support sustainable industry practices.

Collective Action for Tangible Impact

Promote collaboration among brands, manufacturers, service providers, and organizations to achieve measurable outcomes.

Cost Efficiency

Optimize resource use through collective action to deliver scalable solutions.

Build strong, open partnerships to achieve shared goals and lasting success.

Our Team

Governance

Strategic Advisory Group (SAG)

Representatives from brands, manufacturers, business associations, industry experts, and development organizations.

Responsibilities:

Review and provide input on strategic plans

Evaluate TFL’s annual performance to ensure alignment with objectives;

Support compliance with the statute

Advise TFL’s leadership on partnerships, communications, and the resolution of strategic conflicts

Technical Advisory Committees (TACs)

Each of our program is supported by its own Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). TACs provide expert voting, reviews, and guidance on programs’ technical aspects. With equal representation from brands, manufacturers, and service providers, TACs ensure balanced and inclusive decision-making for:

Technical Rigor

Upholding high standards of expertise and precision in program design and implementation

Relevance

Aligning program activities with evolving industry needs and priorities.

Co-authoring the Program Impact Report

TAC members, in collaboration with the Program Coordinator, contribute insights, data, etc., to comprehensively evaluate program achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Review of Financial Statements with the 4-Eyes Principle

Financial statements related to each program are reviewed following the 4-eyes principle to ensure transparency. This involves dual review by the Program Coordinator and at least one TAC member.