Swisscham Plants Trees for Future Generations

Swisscham Hungary, which is 25 years old this year, has recently planted 25 seedlings in the Népliget park in Budapest. This way, the Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce not only contributes to the protection of the environment and a sustainable future, but also strengthens the joint work with the participating member companies.

A statement by the Chamber says that the epidemiological situation in recent months has given the project an unexpected new meaning: the 25 seedlings embody not only the last 25 successful years, but also a new life, a fresh start and a belief in the future.

“Currently, the biggest challenge in the world is environmental protection, and that’s a common concern for all of us. The members of Swisscham Hungary have proved that they take responsibility separately and together for the preservation and maintenance of natural values. Another symbolic message of tree planting was that, with the growth of seedlings, the Chamber's activities should continue to develop and remain a recognized, professional forum for Swiss-Hungarian relations in response to changes in economic life,” Dr. István Béres, President of Swisscham Hungary said.

István Kocsis, Chargé d'Affaires of the Swiss Embassy, ​​also greeted the jubilee tree planting. "While innovation has been the main focus of Swisscham Hungary's agenda for the past 25 years, sustainability will come to the fore during the Chamber's 25th anniversary. It gives me great pleasure that in the symbolic planting of the 25 trees, we have found a way to celebrate the quarter-century existence of the Chamber with dignity even in times of epidemic,” he stated.

At the event, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony, highlighted the environmental action of Swisscham Hungary.

“When we commit to the future not only in words but also in deeds, it is an important message for Hungary as well. Many thanks to all the partners present, who are our symbolic, yet important, allies in making Budapest even greener and even more innovative,” the mayor pointed out.

The tree planting was carried out in cooperation with Főkert Zrt., which company will also take care of the trees in the future.