Environment
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, Bamburi Cement PLC has joined forces with document storage provider E-Manage Africa and biodiversity tech firm Seed balls Kenya to embark on a transformative project in Mombasa’s renowned Haller Park.
In alignment with the theme of this year’s World Environment Day focusing on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience, the collaborative effort aimed to plant a remarkable 13,000 trees within the park’s grounds.
This ambitious initiative not only underscores a commitment to environmental conservation but also serves as a symbolic gesture reflecting Bamburi Cement PLC’s dedication to reducing its ecological footprint.
Speaking during the partnership MOU signing and planting ceremony, Bamburi Cement PLC Director of Sustainability and Geocyle Jane Wangari said that the planting of each tree echoes the reduction of 13,000 boxes of paper from Bamburi Cement PLC’s operations.
This she noted is to showcase the company’s strides towards digitizing its processes. Wangari cited the milestone as progressive because it not only contributes to the restoration of vital ecosystems, but also highlights the crucial role of corporate responsibility in addressing global environmental challenges.
The newly established forest cover within Haller Park, aptly named ‘Forest Ecosafi’, will leverage cutting-edge seed balls planting innovation, marking a significant leap in reforestation efforts. She said that this pioneering technique promises to revolutionize the process by reducing planting time and increasing output efficiency manifold.
‘Forest Ecosafi’ epitomizes the synergy between technology and environmental stewardship, heralding a new era of eco-conscious initiatives in the fight against climate change and ecological degradation.
“This new forest cover is part of our continuity strategy for restoration of our land in line with our biodiversity and sustainability goals. The long-term biodiversity value of these efforts to the City and people of Mombasa is immeasurable,” Wangari said.
Global production of paper stood at 415m tonnes in 2022 and projected to rise by 15% by 2032. Seed balls are low cost and effective means of fast plantation, by encasing the seeds in a mixture of common soil and compost. This protects the seeds by preventing them from drying out in the sun, getting eaten by birds, animals or from blowing away.