American Express (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Mangrove forest is a significant part of the ecosystem that help in protecting coastal areas, especially to lower down the impact of tidal surge and strong winds. In addition, it is a natural breeding ground for bountiful marine creatures along the coastal line. 

Amex Malaysia worked closely with a local partner to host a mangrove cleanup program at Mangrove Point in Klang, in efforts of contributing back to marine conservation.  95 Amex Malaysia colleagues joined over a weekend in October 2023 to clean up waste in the mangrove area. 

Our teams worked together to sort inorganic waste and collect garbage waste in trash. The garbage was weighed and segregated in various categories, which amounted to a total of 1.8 tons collected and cleared from the mangroves! Thanks to the cooperation of Team Amex, the mangrove forest that was originally filled with garbage became clean in three hours.

Activities included cleanup of the mangrove forest, waste audit, and a signage installation for a fully immersive experience. Our Amex colleagues also had the experience of a ‘Precious Plastic’ upcycling workshop after the mangrove cleanup. Participants learned how to upcycle plastic, were introduced to the circular economy of upcycling, and even had an opportunity to make charms, pots, and coasters.