34 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2023 PILLAR 1: HUMAN CENTRIC Cultivating greener lifestyles with the community The Farm@Fortune initiative has been launched on the rooftop of Fortune City One to promote organic farming, food waste reduction and community engagement. In partnership with Rooftop Republic, the urban farm creates a vibrant place for the community to gather and enjoy nature, fresh produce and spend time with their friends and family. To facilitate an organic farming ecosystem within the community, surplus vegetables no longer suitable for consumption were donated by tenants from the Fortune City One Wet Market and routinely collected and converted into compost used as fertilisers. During harvest season, fresh produce was shared with our food and beverage tenants at Fortune City One to bring an exquisite farm-to-table dining experience to our shoppers. Knowledge on urban organic farming and planting techniques were regularly shared by experienced farmers from Rooftop Republic through community engagement events, including workshops involving our employees. The urban farm also serves as an opportunity to give back to the community. In 2023, over 209 kg of produce were grown and donated to Foodlink, a local NGO, and elderly homes, to provide organic and fresh food to people in need. Community Investment ARA Europe took part in a volunteering day for Thames21, which is an organisation that works with communities to improve rivers and canals for people and wildlife. Our employees joined as volunteers who worked on the vegetation and woodland management to ensure rivers have sufficient light to thrive.
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