Planting 10,000 mangrove apple trees in Thai Binh

On March 8, the Centre for Natural Resources and Environment Communication (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), in collaboration with Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve (Thai Binh province) and Panasonic Vietnam Co., Ltd., held a tree planting ceremony "For a Green Vietnam.".

Responding to the "For a Green Vietnam" program

This year, Panasonic's annual tree planting program continues to coordinate with the Centre for Natural Resources and Environment Communication and 120 employees of Panasonic companies in Vietnam to plant 10,000 mangrove apple trees. This is the optimal species for Thai Thuy mangrove forests because of good salinity resistance, adapting to mud soil, strong roots helping to prevent erosion, creating a living environment for many species, and bringing high economic value to local people.

Speaking at the tree planting ceremony, Mr. Taka Fujino, representative of Panasonic companies in Vietnam, shared that Panasonic has long clearly defined the unit's responsibility to the community and the environment. The "For a Green Vietnam" program is not only a highlight in the activities but also a call for cooperation from the community, which is "Let's take action for a greener, cleaner, and more beautiful Vietnam." This is an extremely important and meaningful activity, not only showing Panasonic's commitment to environmental protection but also bringing positive effects to the local ecosystem and community.

According to Mr. Taka Fujino, Panasonic is committed to the long-term health of the people and the sustainable development of Vietnam through social responsibility activities in the fields of environment and education. Of which, the "Panasonic for a Green Vietnam" program has been implemented for more than 10 years in many provinces and cities nationwide. This year is the first time Panasonic decided to plant mangroves in the North because of the many benefits that mangrove forests can bring to Thai Binh province in particular and Vietnam in general.

"This year is also a very special milestone when Panasonic set a record of planting 1 million trees in Vietnam, becoming the first FDI company to plant 1 million trees in the shortest time of three years," emphasized Mr. Taka Fujino.

Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Director of the Thai Binh Forest Protection Sub-Department, said that the Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve is not only a valuable property of nature but also a living place of many rare and precious plants and animals. By the specific action of planting trees today, we are contributing to preserving and protecting the beautiful natural heritage for the next generations.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, Director of the Centre for Natural Resources and Environment Communication, said, "Before this event, by the end of 2024, Panasonic announced the milestone of successfully planting more than 1 million trees across Vietnam.

Specifically, since 2014, the business has successfully planted more than 1.3 million trees in 27 provinces and cities through two main tree planting programs, namely "Panasonic for a Green Vietnam" with the active participation of Panasonic employees and the "Green and Healthy Living" program with the contribution of partners and customers from 2022. With this contribution, Panasonic has become a foreign company to plant 1 million trees in the shortest time of three years.

Ms. Bui Minh Hang at Panasonic Sales Vietnam Company shared, “This is an extremely meaningful and interesting activity when I have the opportunity to directly plant more trees for Vietnam and an opportunity to connect with colleagues in activities contributing to society. More particularly, as a son of Thai Binh province, I feel proud to have contributed to strengthening the mangrove forests to help protect my homeland from the influence of floods and storms and inspire the people, especially the younger generation, on environmental protection. "

In addition to planting trees, each employee has joined hands to contribute to the local community through many meaningful activities. For example, awarding ceiling fans to Thuy Xuan Secondary School; planting trees in the school garden; implementing STEM and Environment classes for local students; organizing seminars on biodiversity conservation and sustainable life for local people; collecting garbage and cleaning the sea dike in Thuy Xuan commune.