Iberdrola Innovation Middle East Plants More Than 50 Mangrove Trees in Partnership with Mubadara

Employees at Iberdrola Innovation Middle East planted more than 50 mangrove saplings

Employees planted mangrove saplings as part of a year-end team activity aimed at restoring local coastal ecosystems in line with national strategies and global sustainability objectives

Employees at Iberdrola Innovation Middle East planted more than 50 mangrove saplings at Flowers Each Spring Camp in Ras Matbakh, Al Khor, as part of a year-end sustainability initiative held in collaboration with Mubadara for Social Impact. The day also combined learning with action through an awareness session on the vital role of grey mangroves (Avicennia marina) in safeguarding Qatar’s coasts, supporting marine biodiversity, and capturing carbon.

The initiative reinforced the company’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible growth, while supporting Qatar National Vision 2030, the country’s newly-launched “National Strategy to Combat Desertification 2025-2030” and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land). It also highlighted Iberdrola Innovation Middle East’s role in advancing digitalization and AI-driven solutions that act as a catalyst for sustainability.

Speaking on the occasion, Santiago Bañales, Managing Director of Iberdrola Innovation Middle East and CEO of East-West Digital said, “We are delighted to work with Mubadara for Social Impact to contribute to the environmental priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030. Initiatives like this show that sustainability starts with people. Every mangrove tree planted by Iberdrola employees is a symbol of how small, practical steps can lead to meaningful change, echoing Qatar’s vision and global goals for climate and environment. Through hands-on engagement today, our employees contributed to the restoration of local ecosystems within the community we serve, as well as affirmed our culture of responsibility and purpose. This spirit is equally reflected in our work at Iberdrola Innovation Middle East, where we develop cutting-edge digital and AI-driven solutions that catalyze a more sustainable and resilient future.”

Dr. Saif Ali Al-Hajari, President of Mubadara for Social Impact also commented: “At Mubadara for Social Impact, we believe that environmental responsibility is a shared duty. Partnering with Iberdrola Innovation Middle East highlights how international organizations in Qatar can play an active role in protecting our shared environment. As we approach Qatar National Day 2025, this effort reflects the pride we all, as a community, take in preserving our land and natural heritage for future generations.”

Each tree planted can absorb up to 15 kilograms of carbon dioxide annually, contributing to the protection of habitats in Qatar that nurture marine life, reptiles, and more than 130 species of coastal and seabirds.

This mangrove planting initiative forms part of Iberdrola Innovation Middle East’s broader commitment to promoting environmental responsibility across the country. It follows a successful beach cleanup last year, where Iberdrola Innovation Middle East helped collect 100 kilograms of waste to help reduce pollution and preserve marine life. Through continued environmental action and community collaboration, Iberdrola reaffirms its commitment to advancing sustainability in Qatar and beyond.