In Partnership with the Ministry
of Environment and the French Embassy:
Orange
Jordan Organizes Tree-Planting Initiative
Reaffirming
its ongoing commitment to protecting natural resources and supporting climate
action, Orange Jordanorganized a tree-planting initiative at the Garden of Orange’s Data Center in
Ain Al-Basha in Balqa governorate,
as part of the Environment and Climate Month 2026 activities, organized by the
Ministry of Environment in partnership with the French Embassy in Amman. The
event brought together the French Ambassador to Jordan, His Excellency Mr.
Franck Gellet, the CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, in addition to Executive
Committee members and several employees.
The initiative
reflects Orange Jordan’s broader commitment to advancing its corporate social
responsibility objectives through meaningful contributions to national efforts,
raising awareness, and encouraging positive practices that contribute to a
greener future.
It also
witnessed strong participation from Orange Jordan employees under the umbrella
of the "Engage for Change” initiative, launched by Orange Middle East and
Africa (OMEA) to foster a culture of community engagement and volunteering,
with a focus on social and environmental causes.
For his part,
the French Ambassador to Jordan, His Excellency Mr. Franck Gellet, stated that
today’s event takes place at an important moment for international climate
diplomacy, as the international community gathers in Antalya for COP31. This
conference is a reminder that we must move beyond commitments and accelerate
concrete climate action. He added that the implementation of the Paris
Agreement requires strong international cooperation, greater mobilization of
climate finance, innovation, and the active engagement of the private sector.
In turn, the CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, highlighted
the company’s continued efforts to integrate environmental responsibility
across its operations, from advancing the use of renewable energy and improving
energy efficiency to supporting national afforestation efforts. He noted that,
in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Orange Jordan has contributed
to planting approximately 5,500 trees across its 3 forests, helping expand
green spaces and combat desertification. He added that the company remains
committed to promoting responsible practices and engaging employees in
initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable future for Jordan.