Nestlé Bangladesh plants trees in 64 districts

Industry: Consumer & Retail, FMCG
Company: Nestlé Bangladesh Limited
Company Intelligence Tag: CSR Insights, Marketing Insights

Nestlé Bangladesh PLC marked World Environment Day by conducting a Tree Plantation program across all 64 districts of Bangladesh in collaboration with educational institutions. With the goal of harnessing nature’s own solution to combat carbon emissions and raising awareness about global warming, the initiative aimed to encourage students and the wider community to take part in addressing climate change. The Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Bangladesh, inaugurated the campaign at Sabujbagh Govt College, urging students to contribute in their own humble ways towards a better planet.

As a leading nutrition, health, and wellness company, Nestlé is committed to achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050 through its ‘Roadmap to Net Zero’ initiative, which includes climate initiatives, sustainable packaging, sustainable sourcing, afforestation, and advocacy for behavioral change. This comprehensive program reached over 200 educational institutions, Nestlé Bangladesh’s Sreepur factory, and Distribution Center, with the dedicated efforts of the sales team contributing to its resounding success.

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