Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly welcomed esteemed guests, community members, and representatives from various organisations to its tree planting programme, "For Our Emirates We Plant," in partnership with Abu Dhabi Municipality, represented by the Shahama Municipality Centre. This significant event marked the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan and underscored the paramount importance of environmental stewardship and community engagement.
During her opening address, the Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group extended a warm welcome to all attendees and thanked Abu Dhabi City Municipality, particularly the Shahama Municipality Centre, for their unwavering support and steadfast partnership over the years. She lauded the proactive efforts of the team in facilitating the implementation of this transformative programme and looked forward to continued collaboration in the years to come.
The Chairperson also extended heartfelt appreciation to the management and leadership of partnering entities, including The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Rotary Club of Dubai, Den Hartogh Logistics DMCC and Tune Protect EMEIA, for their valuable contribution to the cause. These organisations have managed to demonstrate their unwavering dedication by pledging and planting 500 saplings of native trees, furthering the mission of environmental sustainability.
Providing a brief overview of EEG's extensive community-based action programmes, the Chairperson emphasised the organisation's commitment to environmental conservation. With 2,127,600 indigenous trees successfully planted to date, resulting in the mitigation of 12,545.82 metric tons of CO2, EEG continues to hold a crucial position in the efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote biodiversity throughout the UAE.
