Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG), in collaboration with Yayasan JCorp and Pertubuhan Sahabat Hutan Bakau Pulau Tanjung Surat (PSHBTS), planted 1,000 mangrove trees at Pulau Tanjung Surat, Kota Tinggi, Johor, to restore and preserve the mangrove ecosystem along the coast.
This initiative is part of JPG’s “One Million Roots for the Future” (1MRFF) campaign, in line with its commitment to protect biodiversity and the ecosystem.
This is the second year JPG is doing this initiative, with the ultimate goal of planting one million trees in 10 years to promote environmental sustainability and encourage active stewardship of natural resources and biodiversity.
This joint initiative between JPG and Yayasan JCorp is in line with their parent organisation
Johor Corporation (JCorp)’s purpose of being custodians of nature’s resources by nurturing and safeguarding them for future generations so that they can continue to reap the benefits.
“As a responsible operator, our environmental management practices aim to minimise
environmental impacts and focus on conserving our nation’s natural habitats. Our Tree
Planting programme under the 1MRFF aims to plant one million trees, including in critical areas to improve the sites’ ecosystems, such as our precious mangrove swamps, by creating habitats for a wide range of marine and terrestrial species, as well as managing the water quality in those areas.
From 2023 to 2033, our target is to plant this number of trees both internally and in collaboration with like-minded stakeholders, contributing to carbon dioxide sequestered
from the atmosphere and helping mitigate climate change,” said Mohd Faris Adli Shukery,
Managing Director of Johor Plantations Group Berhad.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan JCorp, Zaidatul Zurita Abdul Rahman, stated,
“We are thrilled to collaborate with JPG on this important initiative. It aligns perfectly with our ESG goals of creating a better life by fostering a cleaner, healthier environment for local
communities.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to JPG for partnering with us to ensure the success of this programme. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations that will further enhance the environmental and social well-being of our community.”
