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Taking another step on the Volkswagen Group Africa journey of environmental sustainability, 250 employees and loved-ones gathered on Saturday, November 23 at the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve. At this 600-hectare reserve just outside Gqeberha, these volunteers gave their time to promote biodiversity as part of VWGA\u2019s Show of Hands initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event, hosted by the Volkswagen Community Trust, brought together the team in support of biodiversity, one of the core priorities of VWGA\u2019s environmental strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day\u2019s activities were diverse, with participants working collectively to remove invasive plant species that threaten the local ecosystem, plant indigenous plants to help restore the region\u2019s natural flora, and create a beautiful new picnic area for future visitors. In addition, the company installed water tanks to improve water conservation in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Show of Hands \u2013 the 37th volunteer event hosted by the Community Trust \u2013 is one of the ways in which VWGA demonstrates its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Each year, employees and their loved ones are given the opportunity to connect with nature while actively contributing to the cause of preserving it for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martina Biene, Chairperson and Managing Director of VWGA, expressed the company\u2019s pride in such a collaborative event, stating: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Environmental sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at VWGA. Today\u2019s event not only reflects our dedication to protecting the environment but also highlights the importance of community engagement. It\u2019s encouraging to see so many employees and their loved-ones come together, working hand in hand to safeguard the future of our region\u2019s biodiversity.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The success of the Show of Hands event further reinforces VWGA\u2019s commitment to sustainability and its ongoing role in fostering positive environmental change. As the company continues to pursue its environmental goals, VWGA remains dedicated to taking actionable steps toward protecting and preserving the planet\u2019s most valuable natural resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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