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News Brief

In a move to promote environmental responsibility in the UAE and to offset
carbon footprint of the ‘Impact Retreat’

National CSR Fund – MAJRA plants 8,200 mangroves in Jebel Ali Marine
Sanctuary

• The sapling planting initiative facilitated a count of 82 trees per person, which will offset the
‘Impact Retreat’ participants’ combined carbon footprint until June 2025

UAE, January 27, 2025: Majra National CSR Fund –planted 8,200 mangrove saplings in Jebel Ali Marine

Sanctuary, to offset the carbon footprint generated by its recent ‘Impact Retreat’, highlighting its

commitment towards environmental responsibility in the UAE and community collaboration. The

exceptional move, inspired by the World Bank data report stating that a person should plant 164 trees a

year to offset their minimum carbon footprint, aims to foster a sense of accountability for the institutions

and private sector and promote the adoption of sustainable practices when conducting in-person

gatherings, which contribute to supporting the achievement of economic and social development

The initiative commenced with the gathering of participants at the Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary, where they

attended an environmental awareness session, exploring the role of mangroves in combating climate

change, protecting coastlines and supporting biodiversity. After the session, attendees planted the

saplings at the planting site, which served as an important team-building exercise for reinforcing the