Fiji Airways staff, led by Managing Director and CEO Paul Scurrah, planted 7,000 mangrove seedlings and carried out a beach clean-up at Wailoaloa Beach this week, bringing the airline’s total mangrove contribution to 96,000 seedlings to date.
The initiative is part of the airline’s Maroroya sustainability program — meaning to care, protect, and preserve — and its “Every Take-off, One Tree” commitment, where a mangrove is planted for every international flight.
A key focus of the program is addressing plastic pollution in the Pacific.
Citing the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Fiji Airways noted that eight million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year, with most coming from land-based sources. By combining mangrove planting with coastal clean-ups, staff are helping strengthen marine protection.
The airline is working closely with the Ministry of Forestry to source and plant seedlings that support coastal restoration. Mangroves protect shorelines from erosion, filter pollutants, store carbon, and provide vital nurseries for marine life.
Scurrah joined staff in the planting effort, underscoring the importance of collective action:
“Every seed we plant and every piece of plastic we remove reflects our responsibility to build a more sustainable, healthier future for Fiji. I’m inspired by our team, who volunteer their time to protect our communities, our environment, and the future of our children,” he said.
Fiji Airways says its climate initiatives will continue to expand, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals and supporting a more resilient Fiji.
