In celebration of World Environment Day, Absa Bank and Ecozoil have joined forces to launch an initiative focused on driving sustainability and fostering impactful climate action.
The first step of the initiative involved planting 200 coconut trees at Bortianor beach, paving the way for the ambitious target of planting 10,000 trees in different strategic locations.
This activity was the starting point for a larger beach cleanup, which included multiple teams of five people.
Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director at Absa Bank Ghana, outlined the broader goals of the event. “At Absa Bank, we take sustainability issues seriously.
It is extremely strategic for us. We are bankers, but because we want to invest in supporting our environment and Ecozoil is an expert in that, we partnered with them to make an impact in the communities.
That is why our Absa colleagues are here volunteering their man hours to help plant 200 coconut trees,” she stated.
Abitha Odame-Nyartey, General Manager of Ecozoil, lauded the initiative: “We are calling on other communities to rise and support private entities like Absa and Ecozoil to ensure clean beaches.”
Celebrated on June 5 every year, World Environment Day raises awareness, mobilises action, and promotes environmental sustainability.
This year’s theme, “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” inspires individuals and communities to make changes, fostering a sense of urgency and addressing environmental challenges for a sustainable future.
