Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols
PETALING JAYA: Nestlé (M) Bhd has expanded the company’s Project RELeaf reforestation initiative by launching the inaugural RELeaf Educational Programme at SK Abaka in Tawau, Sabah with the support of partners Yayasan Sime Darby, SD Guthrie Bhd and the Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre.
The programme, which engages both pre-school and primary school students to plant native tree species in the vicinity of the school, saw over 100 students and teachers joining Nestlé Cares volunteers in tree planting efforts and other interactive activities.
Species such as tropical almond or Ketapang, Jambu Air, Taisai Paya, Simpur, Sentang and Obah Jangkang were selected to enhance local biodiversity and promote ecological balance.
Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said in a statement, “We are committed to shaping a sustainable future for both people and the planet. As part of our Forest Positive strategy, through Project RELeaf, and previously Project Rileaf, we have already planted three million trees to date.
“This marks our positive progress towards our goal of planting four million trees across Malaysia by the second or third quarter of 2025, as well as contributing to the national ‘Greening Malaysia’ campaign, which aims to plant 100 million trees.
“By extending our efforts to students via the RELeaf Educational Programme, we strive to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards in safeguarding Malaysia’s precious ecosystems.
“This initiative is a reflection of our belief in the power of collective action and education of the younger generations is key to tackle critical challenges such as deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss.”
The programme has six interactive learning stations designed to engage students through demonstrations on planting and caring for trees, learn about native species through trivia games and discover the critical role trees play in generating oxygen and supporting wildlife.
