As part of efforts to drive sustainability, energy conglomerate and infrastructure Sahara Group in partnership with Treedom is planting a minimum of 2,000 trees annually across Africa.
The initial set of trees would absorb more than 450 tonnes of CO2 over the next 10 years.
This collection of trees called ‘Asharami Groves’ would be planted in the conglomerate’s locations of operation across Africa, starting with Cameroon (900 trees) and Kenya (1,100 trees).
This collaboration, according to a statement, was part of Sahara’s efforts to drive environmental sustainability. Treedom is a social organization that aims to support sustainable development through tree planting. Since Treedom’s establishment in 2010, more than 3 million trees have been planted across Africa, South-East Asia, and South America. All trees are planted directly by local farmers, bringing environmental, social, and financial benefits to their communities.
According to the Director, Governance and Sustainability, Ejiro Gray, “Sahara Group is committed to taking ambitious actions to address climate change, and our collaboration with Treedom is a significant step towards achieving our sustainability goals.
“We believe that planting trees is one of the most effective ways to mitigate the impacts of climate change, and we are proud to partner with an organisation that shares our vision of a sustainable future.”
Gray said Sahara Group remained committed to environmental sustainability and would continue to champion efforts geared towards preserving the environment and creating a better future for all. Sahara Group recently announced its 2060 net zero plan, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
This was in commitment to driving sustainability through reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting energy efficiency, and adopting renewable energy sources.
Speaking on the significance of this partnership, Managing Director Treedom, Pacifico Mario expressed excitement over Treedom’s partnership with Sahara and the impact that it would achieve.
“Treedom is happy to be partnering with Sahara to plant a minimum of 10,000 trees over the next 5 years. We see the energy industry as an area that must actively contribute to positive climate impact, which Sahara will be doing through our agroforestry projects in Cameroon and Kenya. Additionally, our farmer partners will be directly benefiting socially and economically at the same time through these projects” Pacifio added.
