Hako Machines UK has joined ForestNation and its ‘You Plant, We Plant’ initiative as part of its environmental pledge to be a Net Zero company by 2023.

It’s involvement in the scheme, which see new trees planted in Tanzania that are cared for and harvested by local villagers, was launched at the IMHX exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC with branded tree kits given to visitors so they could plant a tree of their own.

Managing Director Sylvie Giangolini explains: “I discovered ForestNation while speaking at the Manufacturing Expo and was immediately taken with what they are trying to achieve. As important as our environmental pledge is, to also contribute to the growth and economy of these small villages in Tanzania was a great opportunity.”