Chevron Bangladesh and Green Savers, an environmental organization, jointly inaugurated a tree plantation program in the vicinity of Chevron Bangladesh's Bibiyana Gas Plant in Habiganj as part of the comprehensive tree plantation initiative across the country to protect biodiversity.
Chevron Bangladesh is launching a five-year plantation program to transform the landscape around its gas plant. This initiative will see the planting of over 4,000 high-quality seedlings, including a variety of flowers, fruit trees, wood trees, and medicinal plants. Prioritizing indigenous species, the program aims to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and provide food and shelter for local wildlife. Additionally, the Debdaru trees, known for their sound-absorbing qualities, will help reduce noise pollution, creating a more peaceful environment.
This project is not just about beautification; it's a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Green Savers will oversee the plantation and maintenance, ensuring the health and growth of the trees. Join us in this green revolution and witness the transformation of our surroundings into a vibrant, sustainable ecosystem where nature and industry thrive in harmony.
Speaking about the initiative, Chief Guest Mr. Fardoush Anwar, director of the Sylhet divisional office of the Department of Environment, said, "This initiative from corporate responsibility to environmental protection deserves praise.
Mr. Eric M. Walker, president and managing director of Chevron Bangladesh, said in his speech, 'Tree Plantation offsets carbon emissions and commits to a greener, healthier future. Our tree plantation campaign reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship and community well-being. We aim to nurture these trees for lasting benefits to the environment and community.'
In his welcome speech, Mr. Ahsan Rony, founder of Green Savers, said if top corporate houses like Chevron take such a planned and sustainable initiative to build a green Bangladesh and protect the environment, the country will be greener.
It may be mentioned that, among other guests; Deputy Director of Habiganj District Agricultural Extension Department, Md. Nur E Alam Siddiquee; Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Nabiganj Upazila, Mr. Anupam Das Anup; Upazila Agriculture Officer of Nabiganj Upazila, Mr. Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni; Officer in Charge of Nabiganj Police Station Mr. Mohammad Kamal Hossain PPM; Corporate Affairs Director, Muhammad Imrul Kabir from Chevron Bangladesh; Local UP Chairman along with distinguished local persons and environmentalists of the area were present at the inaugural ceremony of this initiative.
