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OCESA and Mexico GP Donate 2,000 Trees for Mexico City Reforestation Program
Mexico City, October 9 – OCESA and the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, Presented by Heineken, have donated two thousand trees and four tons of compost to contribute to the 2026 Urban Reforestation Program of the Mexico City Government. This initiative seeks to expand green areas and improve the environmental conditions of the capital. The contribution was made in coordination with the Ministry of Environment of Mexico City (SEDEMA) as part of a planting day held yesterday, October 8, in the Historic Center.
The program, announced by the Head of Government, Clara Brugada Molina, aims to plant one million trees in urban areas during the current administration, with priority given to areas with less vegetation cover and higher temperatures.
Reforestation to Improve the Urban Environment
The donation includes species such as tepozán, tejocote, capulín, colorín, fresno, encino, palo dulce, and tronadora. These species were selected for their characteristics and contributions to the environment, including supporting pollinators, providing refuge for birds and insects, and resistance to drought conditions.
According to Julia Álvarez Icaza, head of SEDEMA, planting trees helps generate shade, promote water infiltration, and create spaces that benefit pollinators. In addition to expanding vegetation cover, the initiative incorporates compost to improve soil conditions. This material provides nutrients, helps retain moisture, and promotes the activity of microorganisms that contribute to plant development.
Concert Waste Becomes Compost
The four tons of compost come from the use of organic waste generated at OCESA concerts and festivals, through an alliance with Hagamos Composta. The process includes the separation, collection, and treatment of these materials to transform them into a usable resource for green areas.
Jorge Uriza, Director of Institutional Relations at OCESA, noted that this collaboration expands the company’s actions in public spaces by linking live entertainment with the care of shared spaces. The initiative is part of OCESA’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, which includes circular economy actions, responsible waste management, and collaboration with authorities and specialized organizations.
With this contribution, OCESA and the Mexico GP add resources to the capital’s urban reforestation efforts and demonstrate a way to leverage recovered materials from mass events for the benefit of communities and the urban environment.
