Barloworld Logistics is donating 1 250 trees to the community of Chief Albert Luthuli Park, Benoni, Johannesburg with the first 500 trees having been planted during the second week of February. The remaining 750 trees will be planted over the next few weeks.

Climate change and environmental considerations are central components of Barloworld’s ethos of responsible corporate citizenship.

Chief Albert Luthuli Park, , is a new settlement with more than a thousand residents. The RDP houses are situated in a dusty area with very few trees and the residents are receivingthe trees from Barloworld through Food & Trees for Africa’s Trees for Homes Programme.

These 1 250 Barloworld trees will sequester 461 tonnes of carbon dioxide over the next 15 years. In addition, they will green the surroundings, settle the dust, reduce noise pollution, provide shade, improve the aesthetics and promote biodiversity.

Acting Councillor Kriek (Ward 24), FTFA Community Educator Noluthando Cweba, Barloworld CSI Appeals Administrator Nolundi Ningi and eThekwini Municipality Horticulturalist Steward Taylor

Acting Councillor Kriek (Ward 24) and Barloworld CSI Appeals Administrator Nolundi Ningi planting a tree

Barloworld CSI Appeals Administrator Nolundi Ningi planting a tree

FTFA Ecopreneur Emmanuel Sinthumule, Barloworld CSI Appeals Administrator Nolundi Ningi, First Community Member to receive a tree and Acting Councillor Kriek (Ward 24)