IOI Properties, Marriott Team Up For Community Green Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with World Environment Day, IOI Properties Group Berhd (IOIGP) has partnered up with Marriott International and the Marriott Worldwide Business Council in Malaysia to organise a community tree planting event at 16 Sierra, Puchong South, Selangor.

In a statement today, IOIPG said that over 100 participants, including IOIPG employees, residents of 16 Sierra, and staff from Le Méridien Petaling Jaya and 24 Marriott International hotels, took part in the event last Saturday. Trees were planted at eight locations across the 535-acre township.

“Once matured, these trees will benefit the community by reducing air pollution, contributing to carbon sequestration, and providing shade for walkways, which helps to mitigate the effects of urban heat,” the group said in a statement.

16 Sierra general manager Calvin Sew said the initiative aligns with the developer’s IOI Sustain Roadmap 2030, which aims to enhance the township’s environmental ecosystem and improve community well-being. It also reflects the long-term commitment of both IOI Properties and Marriott International to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.

As part of its sustainability efforts, IOIPG has introduced several eco-friendly features in 16 Sierra, including a firefly habitat at The Tribe Glamping and a dry creek system at Central Park designed to support the natural ecosystem.

“We also have plans to create an eco-corridor to connect green spaces throughout the township, along with a 60.5-acre certified green district focused on renewable energy, water management, environmental planning, green buildings, and sustainable transport,” Sew added.

To further promote biodiversity, rare and threatened tree species listed under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, such as Aquilaria malaccensis (Gaharu) and Mangifera caesia (Binjai), were among those planted during the event.

The initiative also supports several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Meanwhile, Christopher Moore, Sustainability Chair of the Marriott Worldwide Business Councils Malaysia and General Manager of Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, said they were proud to collaborate with IOIPG on the initiative. He emphasised that the partnership supports Marriott International’s sustainability goals and its efforts to reduce global carbon emissions.

“This initiative not only promotes environmentally responsible business practices but also brings lasting benefits to townships like 16 Sierra and the surrounding communities,” he said.

Located near the 16 Sierra MRT station, the township also features COVO, IOIPG’s first GreenRE-certified, transit-oriented development, offering 601 serviced apartment units.

Priced from RM584,000, units range from 550 to 1,130 square feet and are targeted at young families, professionals, and home upgraders.

For more details visit at www.ioiproperties.com.my/township/16-sierrapuchong.

--BERNAMA