Chevron Bangladesh and Green Savers, an environmental organisation, jointly
inaugurated a tree plantation program in the vicinity of its Bibiyana Gas Plant in Habiganj as part of the comprehensive tree plantation initiative across the country to protect biodiversity.
According to Chevron, the company is launching a five-year plantation program to transform the landscape around its gas plant.
This initiative will see the planting of over 4,000 high-quality seedlings, including a variety of flowers, fruit trees, wood trees, and medicinal plants.
Prioritising indigenous species, the program aims to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and provide food and shelter for local wildlife.
Additionally, Debdaru trees, known for their sound-absorbing qualities, will help reduce noise
pollution, creating a more peaceful environment.
This project is not just about beautification, it’s a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Green Savers will oversee the plantation and maintenance, ensuring the health and growth of the trees.
Speaking about the initiative, Chief Guest Fardoush Anwar, director of the Sylhet divisional office of the Department of Environment, said, “This initiative from corporate responsibility to environmental protection deserves praise.”
Eric M. Walker, president and managing director of Chevron Bangladesh, said, “Tree plantation offsets carbon emissions and commits to a greener, healthier future.”
“Our tree plantation campaign reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship and community well-being. We aim to nurture these trees for lasting benefits to the environment and community,” he added.
In his welcome speech, Ahsan Rony, founder of Green Savers, said if top corporate houses like Chevron take such a planned and sustainable initiative to build a green Bangladesh and protect the environment, the country will be greener.
Deputy Director of Habiganj District Agricultural Extension Department, Md. Nur E Alam Siddiquee; Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Nabiganj Upazila, Anupam Das Anup; Upazila Agriculture Officer of Nabiganj Upazila, Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni; Officer in Charge of Nabiganj Police Station, Mohammad Kamal Hossain PPM; Corporate Affairs Director, Muhammad Imrul Kabir from Chevron Bangladesh; and local UP Chairman also spoke on the occasion.
Distinguished local persons and environmentalists of the area were present at the inaugural ceremony of this initiative.