Tree Planting Day (March 5th annually) and the beginning of Natural Resources Week serve as an opportunity to remind us of the importance of trees as symbols of life and powerful tools for protecting the Earth and combating adverse climate changes. Trees, especially species like mangroves, which are more effective in absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, play a significant role in offsetting carbon emissions.
In line with its sustainability initiatives focused on Earth conservation, Pasargad Energy Group has taken a significant step to reduce its carbon footprint by planting over 7,000 mangrove saplings at Qeshm Dock. Tree planting goes beyond merely planting saplings; it contributes to restoring ecosystem services, including reducing coastal erosion, providing habitats for wildlife, mitigating thermal effects, and improving air and water quality, aligning with the group's goal of conserving and revitalizing ecosystems. These actions are part of our commitment to protecting the Earth and natural resources.
The Tree Planting Day ceremony, in line with Pasargad Energy Group's social responsibility programs, was held this year with the participation of Qeshm County Environmental Department officials, colleagues from Pars Behin Qeshm Company, and a number of male and female students from Pasargad Zeynabi Elementary School in Qeshm. Similar ceremonies were also held at other companies and projects of Pasargad Energy Group, attended by local officials and featuring sapling planting.
Protecting the Earth requires collective participation. Every mangrove tree we plant is a step toward offsetting the group's greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community sustainability.