Nestle Pakistan and Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad commence tree plantation in the capital

Lahore, September 22, 2020 (PPI-OT): Nestle Pakistan donated 5000 trees to Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad to initiate monsoon tree plantation drive in the capital. The tree plantation drive by Nestle is geared towards fostering a culture of environmental wellbeing, in line with Prime Minister’s Clean Green Initiative. Planting trees not only captures carbon but also helps rebuild forests and communities, protect threatened and endangered biodiversity and conserve water.

Speaking on the occasion, Fatima Akhtar Ahmad, Manager Public Affairs, Nestle Pakistan said, “The drive is focused towards Nestle’s philosophy of creating shared value and sustainability that revolves around striving towards zero environmental impact of operations in a systematic manner.”

Shaikh Ansar Aziz, Mayor Islamabad, while expressing his views said, “I’m thankful to Nestle Pakistan for supporting us continuously over the years in our efforts to promote tree plantation activities in Islamabad. Their generous donation of trees reflects their commitment towards a Clean Green Pakistan.”

Nestle Pakistan earlier commenced monsoon tree plantation activity this year in Lahore, under the Nestle’s Cares initiative, the global employee volunteer program that will encompass similar drives across operational areas. This initiative is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Clean Water and Sanitation, and Life on Land. Reforestation initiatives such as this builds on Nestle’s existing actions complementing its commitment to halt deforestation to tackle climate change.

For more information, contact:
Corporate Media Relations Manager
Nestle Pakistan
308 Upper Mall, P. O. Box 874, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35988119, +92-42-111-Nestle (637853)
Cell: +92-342-6662999
Email: aatekahahmad.mirkhan@PK.nestle.com
Website: www.nestle.pk