One of the country's largest delivery platforms, foodpanda, has pledged to support the government's initiative of planting millions of trees in the country.

In collaboration with commissioner Karachi and DG Parks KMC, the first phase of the activity took place in Polo Ground, Karachi where foodpanda planted more than 10,000 saplings.

Mr. Navid Ahmed Shaikh, Commissioner Karachi and Mr. Taha Saleem, DG Parks and Horticulture KMC, were present at the event along with the brand's stakeholders.

Riders, vendor partners and home chefs along with foodpanda employees and governmental officials planted 5 varieties of saplings; these include, night blooming jasmine, Arabian Jasmine, Bougainvillea glabra, curry leaf and lilac tassel flower.

With the objective of supporting environmental sustainability and development, the plantation activity is the first of the many drives the brand plans on conducting around the country.

Speaking at the event, Commercial Director foodpanda Pakistan, Muntaqa Peracha said, “Environmental sustainability is one of our core values and we resolutely believe that the future is green living through sustainability and renewable energy. In the first phase of this initiative, we are focusing on tree plantation in the country while actively exploring fuel efficient and alternate delivery methods and recyclable packaging.”

Mr. Navid Ahmed Shaikh, Commissioner Karachi appreciated the initiative and showed support for such activities.

With over 20,000 restaurant partners across the country and millions of food deliveries every month, foodpanda is Pakistan’s biggest e-commerce and food delivery company.

In addition, the platform also provides self-employment income opportunities to thousands of home chefs and delivery riders to earn a successful living as per their convenience.

This content is a paid advertisement by foodpanda Pakistan and is not associated with or necessarily reflective of the views of Dawn.com or its editorial staff.