Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) is sustaining its commitment to promote environmental protection and sustainable development, even in the middle of the new coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, planting thousands of mangrove trees in neighboring coastal communities, recently.
In line with its institutional partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and in support of the Ocean Protection Program of global trade enabler DP World, its foreign equity partner, ATI initially planted over 3,000 saplings along the beachfront of Baseco, Manila and the river basin of San Juan, Batangas.
ATI employees alongside community leaders and volunteers planted endemic mangrove species, particularly Nilad, in areas spanning over three hectares while following stringent health and safety protocols.
ATI’s recent activity is also aligned with the environmental policy of the Philippine Ports Authority which requires port operators under its jurisdiction to plant trees or mangroves within their respective business locations to help address climate change.
Apart from planting trees, ATI supports the government-led rehabilitation of the Manila Bay, La Mesa Watershed protection, community sanitation programs, battery recycling, and other environmental initiatives in partnership with non-governmental organizations under its dynamic Corporate Sustainability Program anchored on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
