Pansar staff in a group photo during the tree planting event at UPMKB grounds.

BINTULU (Aug 30): Pansar Berhad planted 503 native trees at Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) on Saturday as part of its efforts to support biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

The initiative, held in conjunction with the company’s Tree Planting and Family Day, involved 120 Pansar employees and their family members from Sibu, Miri, Kuching, and Bintulu.

Pansar chief operating officer David Tai said the planting comprised 500 Engkabang Jantung and three Belian trees, both indigenous species valued for their ecological importance.

He said Engkabang Jantung, known for its oil-bearing seeds, also plays a role in stabilising riparian soils.

“The Belian, the legendary ironwood of Borneo, brings unmatched strength, resilience, and longevity, mirroring Pansar’s corporate foundation built over decades of shared trust and dedication,” he added.

Tai said UPMKB was chosen for its expertise in agricultural and forestry sciences, providing a suitable environment for the trees and supporting their long-term ecological benefits.

“Sustainability is achieved through direct responsibility and action. Choosing UPMKB allows us to place these trees in an ideal environment supported by forestry expertise, ensuring our efforts yield long-term ecological benefits.”

The initiative builds on previous environmental programmes in Kuching, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu, and Selangor and forms part of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda.

“By investing directly in native afforestation, Pansar promotes Climate Action (SDG 13) and Life on Land (SDG 15) through ecosystem restoration, while fostering Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) across its workforce and operating communities,” he added.

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