From Cooling People to Cooling the Planet
One Scoop | One Shoot
Planting Seeds of Sustainability
On 2nd June 2026, Control Union Sri Lanka welcomed hundreds of visitors to its “One Scoop | One Shoot” community initiative in Colombo. The concept was simple yet meaningful: offer a free ice cream to help cool people down while distributing fruit tree saplings to help cool the planet.
Throughout the day, visitors enjoyed a refreshing treat and took home a sapling to plant in their homes and communities. The event brought together the spirit of Vesak, community engagement, and environmental responsibility in a unique and memorable way.
A total of 1,000 fruit tree saplings representing nine species were distributed. Most were underutilized fruit tree varieties selected for their climate suitability and potential to support biodiversity, urban greening, and local food security. The saplings were provided in recyclable paper bags as part of the event’s commitment to responsible resource use.
In conjunction with World Environment Day, we are proud to share the measurable impact of this initiative.
Turning Small Actions into Measurable Impact
According to Control Union Sri Lanka’s Carbon Sequestration Impact Report, the distributed saplings have the potential to sequester approximately 173.71 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) over the next 20 years, based on internationally accepted IPCC methodologies and conservative survival estimates. They are also expected to sequester approximately 8.69 tons of CO₂ annually while contributing to urban cooling, greener neighborhoods, and enhanced biodiversity.
Beyond carbon sequestration, these trees will provide long-term benefits such as shade, support for pollinators and wildlife, improved urban resilience, and access to nutritious fruits for households across the city.
The success of “One Scoop | One Shoot” highlights how community-driven initiatives can create meaningful environmental outcomes. What began as a gesture of sharing during the Vesak season has become a long-term investment in a greener and more resilient future.
Control Union Sri Lanka extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who participated and helped transform a simple act of giving into a measurable environmental contribution.
