Ant Forest

Ant Group unveils "Fight Plastic for Nature" Action Initiative at COP28

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Friday, December 1, 2023

In a pivotal move to address plastic pollution and promote nature conservation, the Ant Forest Foundation, established by Ant Group and its affiliates, today announced the launch of the "Fight Plastic for Nature" Action Initiative.

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  • In a pivotal move to address plastic pollution and promote nature conservation, the Ant Forest Foundation, established by Ant Group and its affiliates, today announced the launch of the "Fight Plastic for Nature" Action Initiative.
  • Additionally, the IUCN will share and promote best practices in plastic emission reduction across the plastic life cycle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231201206207/en/
    During COP28, Ant Group unveiled Fight Plastic for Nature Action Initiative with partners at IUCN Pavilion on Dec.1, 2023 in Dubai, UAE (Photo: Business Wire)
    The initiative aims to rally global efforts in reducing plastic pollution, safeguarding the environment, and fostering sustainable practices.
  • The initial group of brand partners joining the “Fight Plastic for Nature” Action Initiative include over 30 well-known brands such as Ele.me, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Mengniu, RT-Mart, Starbucks and Unilever.

Alipay Ant Forest Introduces New Option for Users to Contribute to the Restoration of Coastal Ecosystems

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Alipay Ant Forest, a green initiative in the Alipay app that encourages users to make low-carbon lifestyle choices, introduced a new option for users to contribute to the restoration of coastal ecosystems.

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  • Alipay Ant Forest, a green initiative in the Alipay app that encourages users to make low-carbon lifestyle choices, introduced a new option for users to contribute to the restoration of coastal ecosystems.
  • With this new additional option, users can convert their green energy points to grow virtual aquatic plants such as seaweed and eelgrass.
  • Alipay Ant Forest matches these efforts by making donations to support coastal ecosystem restoration projects operated by environmental organizations.
  • Alipay Ant Forest also won the 2019 UN Global Climate Action Award for using digital technologies to scale up climate action.

Ant Group Appointed by Elevandi as Advisory Committee Member

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Ant Group has been appointed as a member on the advisory committee of Elevandi, a company set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with a mission to foster an open dialogue between the public and private sectors to advance FinTech in the digital economy.

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  • Ant Group has been appointed as a member on the advisory committee of Elevandi, a company set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with a mission to foster an open dialogue between the public and private sectors to advance FinTech in the digital economy.
  • Mr. Chen Leiming, Senior Vice President, who is responsible for Ant Groups international public policy and government affairs, serves as the representative of Ant Group.
  • Mr. Chen Leiming, Senior Vice President, Ant Group, said: It is a great honour to represent Ant Group and contribute to the mission of Elevandi which we share and resonate deeply.
  • For more information on Elevandi and the full list of advisory committee members, please visit https://www.elevandi.io/media/company-set-up-by-mas-to-advance-fintech-a... .

Over 600 Million People Planted More Than 326 Million Trees via Alipay Ant Forest in Five Years

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210825005340/en/
    Saxaul trees Ant Forest users helped plant in Alxa, Inner Mongolia (Photo: Business Wire)
    Going green has always been part of our calling, but we know that one companys effort is far from enough.
  • After accumulating enough points, users can convert their virtual trees into real ones, which are then planted by Alipay and its philanthropic partners in areas that need reforesting.
  • Ant Forest users can also donate their green energy points to help preserve wildlife diversity.
  • In the same year, Alipay Ant Forest also won the 2019 UN Global Climate Action Award for using digital technologies to scale up climate action.

Alipay Ant Forest Named UN Champion of the Earth, the United Nation’s Highest Environmental Honor

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

Alipay Ant Forest shows how technology can transform our world by harnessing all the positive energy and innovation of global users, said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

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  • Alipay Ant Forest shows how technology can transform our world by harnessing all the positive energy and innovation of global users, said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.
  • Initiatives like Alipay Ant Forest harness the best of human ingenuity and innovation to create a better world, she said.
  • The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) has recognized Alipay Ant Forest as a Champion of the Earth in the Inspiration and Action category.
  • In addition to planting trees, users can also choose to protect certain areas of conservation land through Alipay Ant Forest.