In line with its pro-environmental policy and its commitment to contribute to the greening of our country, Cyta proceeded on Tuesday, December 20, with a new tree planting, this time at the Academy Park in Aglantzia.
The 200 and more children, from primary and secondary schools of the Municipality of Aglantzia, who participated in the event, accompanied by their teachers and professors, planted 500 trees in a Christmas atmosphere, wearing Santa Claus caps, a gift from Cyta.
The tree planting was sponsored by the Commissioner for the Environment and various types of trees, proposed by the Forestry Department, were planted. It is worth noting that the tree planting was carried out using a specialised method of soil preparation, which not only increases the chances of tree survival, but also saves more than 70% of water.
Many people attended the event and honoured this action of Cyta with their presence, while at the same time expressing their concern for the environment. Among them, the Commissioner of Environment Mrs. Ioanna Panagiotou, the Mayor of Aglantzia Mr. Kostas Kortas and the new Mayor of Aglantzia Mr. Charalambos Petridis, the Assistant Director of the Forestry Department Mr. Charalambos Alexandrou, the General Coordinator of Environmental Education of the Pedagogical Institute Mrs. Aravella Zachariou, the President of the Council of Cyta Mrs. Rena Rouvitha Panou and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Organization Mr. Michael Achilleos. All the guests praised Cyta’s role and contribution to the upgrading and protection of the environment.
Welcoming the children and the guests, the President of Cyta referred to Cyta’s substantial and practical contribution to Sustainable Development and the goal it has set to leave minimal negative impact from its activity on the environment we host. In particular, he stressed the great responsibility we all have towards our children and future generations for the world we will hand over to them.
This action of Cyta is part of the objectives set by the Organization in the framework of its Corporate Social Responsibility Program and its effort to reduce the carbon footprint of its activity, respecting the environment. In this case, this action is part of the decision to plant trees every year, corresponding to 10% of the new connections of the Cytavision service. That is, one tree for every ten new connections! At the same time, with these initiatives, Cyta contributes to the cultivation of environmental awareness and sends the message that together we can all help to improve and protect our environment.
