In March 2024, IVECO launched a project to help address the spread of toxic salts and sand due to the desertification of the seabed in the Aral Sea area: planted 10,000 Saxaul tree seedlings, a species native to western Uzbekistan that can grow in the region’s harsh conditions and high-salinity soil, all this with support of Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Research Institute of the Environment and Nature Protection Technologies. The plants cover an area of 10 hectares, equivalent to almost 15 football pitches. With this initiative, IVECO joins nationwide efforts to increase the green land in the country.
Over the last 50 years, the Aral Sea has shrunk dramatically, losing 85-90% of its volume, and the wetland ecosystems of the Amudarya and Syrdarya river deltas have disappeared. The receding waters have left extensive areas exposed and covered with salt and toxic chemicals. Due to frequent droughts and dust storms, some 75 million tons of toxic salts and sand are spread from the seabed every year. This situation has a significant impact on the health of the local population, who experience much higher rates of cancer and tuberculosis and makes access to safe drinking water difficult.
“The Aral Sea disaster is irreversible, but the situation is not hopeless, and we hope that the seedlings we are planting on the seabed will contribute to improving local conditions and the health of the people living in the area. As part of Iveco Group, we are committed to supporting local communities, and through this project, we aim to contribute to making a positive change to address the desertification of the Aral Sea,” stated Koray KURSUNOGLU, Head of IVECO Asia Region
Preserving biodiversity and enhancing the health and wellbeing of local communities are priorities for Iveco Group as a responsible corporate citizen. We strive to make positive contributions to society in the countries where we operate.
As a brand of Iveco Group, IVECO is a world leader in road transportation, the European market leader in natural gas commercial vehicles, and the only manufacturer to offer ecological diesel and natural gas engines for its entire range of vehicles. Sustainability has always been central to our way of doing business.
In Uzbekistan IVECO collaborates with a local partner, Profmet Service LLC, to support the diverse needs of the country’s growing economy. This involves providing cutting-edge, European-engineered commercial vehicles renowned for their reliability and performance, effective professional service support, and specific programs driven by our Group’s sustainability strategy.
IVECO
IVECO is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG). IVECO designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, off-road trucks and vehicles suitable for any body type.
It constantly innovates and extends its product portfolio to provide every customer with the vehicle that matches their mission precisely.
IVECO’s full-line offer is designed around the Driver’s needs to ensure an excellent experience with a focus on safety and comfort. A wide range of advanced digital, connectivity-enabled services developed to help fleet owners run their fleet efficiently enhance IVECO’s complete transport solution.
IVECO pursues its decarbonisation strategy through a multi-energy approach that includes the further development of bio-methane, battery electric and fuel cell technologies.
IVECO manages production sites in 7 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Latin America.
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