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Alcobrew Deepens Its Green Commitment, Plants Over 8,000 Saplings to mark Van Mohatsav

In a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd. announced the plantation of over 8,000 saplings in association with SayTrees in Hisar, undertaken as part of the company’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The plantation drive forms part of Alcobrew’s broader mission to contribute meaningfully to India’s ecological balance. The initiative aims to enhance green cover, support local biodiversity, and foster a healthier environment for the surrounding community. This latest effort follows closely on the heels of another significant plantation drive by the company, where over 2,000 saplings were planted in Gurgaon, further reflecting Alcobrew’s sustained focus on afforestation and environmental well-being. With these two initiatives combined, Alcobrew’s total sapling plantations have now crossed

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BIMTECH

BIMTECH Advances Zero-Plastic Waste Campus movement with Bisleri International ‘s ‘Bottles for Change’ CSR Initiative

Mumbai, July 9, 2026: Strengthening its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, has partnered with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. under the company’s flagship CSR initiative, ‘Bottles for Change’, to promote responsible plastic waste management and recycling across its campus. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Letter of Association (LoA) by Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, and Mr. Vidya Bhooshan Singh, CSR Regional Manager – North, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. The initiative will be spearheaded by the Centre for Sustainability and CSR at BIMTECH. The initiative was coordinated by Dr. Reeti Kulshreshtha, Chairperson, Centre for Sustainability & CSR, BIMTECH and members of the centre, Dr. Anupama Singh and Dr.

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Maruti Suzuki Strengthens Green Energy Push with Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda Plant

Kharkhoda / New Delhi, 08 July 2026: Continuing its focus on strengthening the green energy ecosystem, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) today announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility. In 2025, Maruti Suzuki installed a 20 MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility. During facility holidays, the solar power plant continues to generate electricity; however, it cannot be utilized due to the absence of demand. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) addresses this challenge by storing excess electricity generated during low-demand periods or facility holidays and making it available for use when required. In addition, BESS will help improve grid stability. As a pilot initiative, BESS has been integrated into

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GLS Organizes ‘Roots of Tomorrow’ Tree Plantation Drive as Part of Centennial Year Celebrations

Ahmedabad: As part of the ongoing Centennial Year Celebrations of Gujarat Law Society (GLS), GLS University successfully organized the fifth commemorative event, “Roots of Tomorrow – Tree Plantation Drive”, at the GLS Campus, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad. The initiative reflected the University’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, ecological responsibility, and the collective vision of creating a greener future. The plantation drive witnessed the gracious presence of Shri Banchhanidhi Pani, IAS, Hon’ble Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), as the Chief Guest. Renowned senior journalist Shri Ajay Umat also marked his presence and shared insightful thoughts on the importance of environmental stewardship, citizen participation, and the role of educational institutions in nurturing sustainable communities. The event was led under the visionary leadership of Shri

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Dextrus Partners with Greenview Recycling to Launch Monthly E-Waste Recycling Initiative Across Centres

Mumbai, June 2026: Marking World Environment Day, Dextrus, a premium coworking and managed workspace brand founded by Robin Chhabra, has announced a long-term sustainability initiative in partnership with Greenview Recycling, aimed at encouraging responsible e-waste disposal while creating meaningful community impact. As part of the initiative, from  June 2026, all Dextrus centres will serve as dedicated collection points where members and clients (and others) can responsibly dispose of old, unused, or discarded electronic devices. Going forward, the collection drive will continue on the last Friday of every month, allowing the Dextrus community to contribute consistently towards a larger environmental cause. What makes the initiative particularly meaningful is that the value recovered from all collected e-waste will directly contribute towards Dextrus’

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Fitistan logo - Namrata Dhakarey

Fitistan gives fitness a green edge with their 54-days-long Green Miles Challenge 2026

  The campaign has been designed to mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day It transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact by mapping a tree plantation drive to set fitness goals Through the campaign, Fitistan aims to plant a total of 10,000 trees while giving participants the opportunity to directly contribute towards nation-building   To mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day initiative, Fitistan has launched a 54-day campaign that transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact. Through ‘Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam – Green Miles Challenge 2026’, Fitistan is encouraging people across the country to walk and cycle with the wider goal of building a greener future for the nation. The campaign, which kicked off on June

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Yudo Hot Runner India Plants 10,000 Saplings, Ties Green Milestones to Employee Anniversaries

All India: Yudo Hot Runner India marked World Environment Day this year by doing something most companies stop short of  building environmental action into its HR calendar. In partnership with Grow Trees, the injection moulding solutions company facilitated the plantation of 10,000 saplings across India. The headline number is respectable. But the more interesting part of the initiative lies in what comes next. The company has integrated tree plantation into its employee recognition programme. Going forward, trees will be planted in an employee’s name on their birthday and work anniversary with a certificate issued to mark the occasion. Senior milestones may trigger multiple plantings, creating what the company describes as a growing legacy tied to personal achievement. It is a

Read More »
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SBI Foundation and AROH Foundation Drive Environmental Sustainability Through Water Conservation and Plantation Initiatives Across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim

11th June, 2026: SBI Foundation and AROH Foundation have undertaken a series of impactful environmental conservation initiatives across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim under the SBI Gram Seva Project. These interventions, focused on water conservation, groundwater recharge, afforestation, sanitation, and community participation, are creating long-term environmental and social benefits for rural communities. In Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, a tree plantation program was organized at the pond premises near Shiv Jangleshwar Temple in Gram Panchayat Mahmadapur on the occasion of World Environment Day. Community members, local leaders, and project stakeholders came together to plant 31 saplings, reaffirming their commitment to environmental protection and increased green cover. The initiative complemented the ongoing developmental efforts under the SBI Gram Seva Project, which include livelihood

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Greenply Launches a First-of-Its-Kind Green Commitment, ‘Naam Se Hi Nahi, Kaam Se Bhi Green’

Kolkata, 9th June 2026: On World Environment Day, Greenply Industries Limited made a promise — not a pledge on paper, but a commitment embedded into every plywood sheet it sells. As the next step in its series of initiatives of ‘Naam Se Hi Nahi, Kaam Se Bhi Green’, the company today announced that every Greenply plywood sheet supplied will contribute to the plantation of one tree. This is not a campaign with a deadline. It is a standing promise: as long as Greenply sells, India grows greener. In a country where forests are as vital as infrastructure, Greenply believes the wood panel industry carries a unique responsibility: to restore what it uses and give back more than it takes. With

Read More »
Jajpur - community awareness

10K cotton bags to vegetable vendors, community outreach in nearby villages: Jindal Stainless drives community-led sustainability initiatives for World Environment Day

Launches plastic-free campaign with 10,000 reusable cotton bags in Hisar Community outreach and plantation initiatives in Jajpur promote responsible living   New Delhi/Hisar/Jajpur, June 9, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment towards environmental stewardship and community-driven sustainability, Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, organised a series of awareness, waste management, and green cover initiatives across its Hisar and Jajpur units to mark World Environment Day 2026. Aligned with this year’s global theme, ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For our Future.’ and responding to the call of action, the initiatives focused on encouraging responsible environmental practices through greater employee and community participation. As part of the observance, the company launched a plastic-free campaign in Hisar with the distribution of 10,000 reusable cotton

Read More »
Alcobrew Logo_Blue_Gold Crown - Megha C Mahajan

Alcobrew Deepens Its Green Commitment, Plants Over 8,000 Saplings to mark Van Mohatsav

In a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Alcobrew Distilleries India Ltd. announced the plantation of over 8,000 saplings in association with SayTrees in Hisar, undertaken as part of the company’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The plantation drive forms part of Alcobrew’s broader mission to contribute meaningfully to India’s ecological balance. The initiative aims to enhance green cover, support local biodiversity, and foster a healthier environment for the surrounding community. This latest effort follows closely on the heels of another significant plantation drive by the company, where over 2,000 saplings were planted in Gurgaon, further reflecting Alcobrew’s sustained focus on afforestation and environmental well-being. With these two initiatives combined, Alcobrew’s total sapling plantations have now crossed

Read More »
BIMTECH

BIMTECH Advances Zero-Plastic Waste Campus movement with Bisleri International ‘s ‘Bottles for Change’ CSR Initiative

Mumbai, July 9, 2026: Strengthening its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, has partnered with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. under the company’s flagship CSR initiative, ‘Bottles for Change’, to promote responsible plastic waste management and recycling across its campus. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Letter of Association (LoA) by Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, and Mr. Vidya Bhooshan Singh, CSR Regional Manager – North, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. The initiative will be spearheaded by the Centre for Sustainability and CSR at BIMTECH. The initiative was coordinated by Dr. Reeti Kulshreshtha, Chairperson, Centre for Sustainability & CSR, BIMTECH and members of the centre, Dr. Anupama Singh and Dr.

Read More »
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Maruti Suzuki Strengthens Green Energy Push with Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda Plant

Kharkhoda / New Delhi, 08 July 2026: Continuing its focus on strengthening the green energy ecosystem, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) today announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility. In 2025, Maruti Suzuki installed a 20 MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility. During facility holidays, the solar power plant continues to generate electricity; however, it cannot be utilized due to the absence of demand. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) addresses this challenge by storing excess electricity generated during low-demand periods or facility holidays and making it available for use when required. In addition, BESS will help improve grid stability. As a pilot initiative, BESS has been integrated into

Read More »
GLS Logo - GLS University

GLS Organizes ‘Roots of Tomorrow’ Tree Plantation Drive as Part of Centennial Year Celebrations

Ahmedabad: As part of the ongoing Centennial Year Celebrations of Gujarat Law Society (GLS), GLS University successfully organized the fifth commemorative event, “Roots of Tomorrow – Tree Plantation Drive”, at the GLS Campus, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad. The initiative reflected the University’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, ecological responsibility, and the collective vision of creating a greener future. The plantation drive witnessed the gracious presence of Shri Banchhanidhi Pani, IAS, Hon’ble Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), as the Chief Guest. Renowned senior journalist Shri Ajay Umat also marked his presence and shared insightful thoughts on the importance of environmental stewardship, citizen participation, and the role of educational institutions in nurturing sustainable communities. The event was led under the visionary leadership of Shri

Read More »
Dextrus-Logo - Mirabilis Inc Communication

Dextrus Partners with Greenview Recycling to Launch Monthly E-Waste Recycling Initiative Across Centres

Mumbai, June 2026: Marking World Environment Day, Dextrus, a premium coworking and managed workspace brand founded by Robin Chhabra, has announced a long-term sustainability initiative in partnership with Greenview Recycling, aimed at encouraging responsible e-waste disposal while creating meaningful community impact. As part of the initiative, from  June 2026, all Dextrus centres will serve as dedicated collection points where members and clients (and others) can responsibly dispose of old, unused, or discarded electronic devices. Going forward, the collection drive will continue on the last Friday of every month, allowing the Dextrus community to contribute consistently towards a larger environmental cause. What makes the initiative particularly meaningful is that the value recovered from all collected e-waste will directly contribute towards Dextrus’

Read More »
Fitistan logo - Namrata Dhakarey

Fitistan gives fitness a green edge with their 54-days-long Green Miles Challenge 2026

  The campaign has been designed to mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day It transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact by mapping a tree plantation drive to set fitness goals Through the campaign, Fitistan aims to plant a total of 10,000 trees while giving participants the opportunity to directly contribute towards nation-building   To mark the 54th edition of the World Environment Day initiative, Fitistan has launched a 54-day campaign that transforms fitness into measurable environmental impact. Through ‘Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam – Green Miles Challenge 2026’, Fitistan is encouraging people across the country to walk and cycle with the wider goal of building a greener future for the nation. The campaign, which kicked off on June

Read More »
yudo image 3 - rozy nazia

Yudo Hot Runner India Plants 10,000 Saplings, Ties Green Milestones to Employee Anniversaries

All India: Yudo Hot Runner India marked World Environment Day this year by doing something most companies stop short of  building environmental action into its HR calendar. In partnership with Grow Trees, the injection moulding solutions company facilitated the plantation of 10,000 saplings across India. The headline number is respectable. But the more interesting part of the initiative lies in what comes next. The company has integrated tree plantation into its employee recognition programme. Going forward, trees will be planted in an employee’s name on their birthday and work anniversary with a certificate issued to mark the occasion. Senior milestones may trigger multiple plantings, creating what the company describes as a growing legacy tied to personal achievement. It is a

Read More »
Picture6 - Mayuri Sarkar

SBI Foundation and AROH Foundation Drive Environmental Sustainability Through Water Conservation and Plantation Initiatives Across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim

11th June, 2026: SBI Foundation and AROH Foundation have undertaken a series of impactful environmental conservation initiatives across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim under the SBI Gram Seva Project. These interventions, focused on water conservation, groundwater recharge, afforestation, sanitation, and community participation, are creating long-term environmental and social benefits for rural communities. In Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, a tree plantation program was organized at the pond premises near Shiv Jangleshwar Temple in Gram Panchayat Mahmadapur on the occasion of World Environment Day. Community members, local leaders, and project stakeholders came together to plant 31 saplings, reaffirming their commitment to environmental protection and increased green cover. The initiative complemented the ongoing developmental efforts under the SBI Gram Seva Project, which include livelihood

Read More »
Greeply logo

Greenply Launches a First-of-Its-Kind Green Commitment, ‘Naam Se Hi Nahi, Kaam Se Bhi Green’

Kolkata, 9th June 2026: On World Environment Day, Greenply Industries Limited made a promise — not a pledge on paper, but a commitment embedded into every plywood sheet it sells. As the next step in its series of initiatives of ‘Naam Se Hi Nahi, Kaam Se Bhi Green’, the company today announced that every Greenply plywood sheet supplied will contribute to the plantation of one tree. This is not a campaign with a deadline. It is a standing promise: as long as Greenply sells, India grows greener. In a country where forests are as vital as infrastructure, Greenply believes the wood panel industry carries a unique responsibility: to restore what it uses and give back more than it takes. With

Read More »
Jajpur - community awareness

10K cotton bags to vegetable vendors, community outreach in nearby villages: Jindal Stainless drives community-led sustainability initiatives for World Environment Day

Launches plastic-free campaign with 10,000 reusable cotton bags in Hisar Community outreach and plantation initiatives in Jajpur promote responsible living   New Delhi/Hisar/Jajpur, June 9, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment towards environmental stewardship and community-driven sustainability, Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, organised a series of awareness, waste management, and green cover initiatives across its Hisar and Jajpur units to mark World Environment Day 2026. Aligned with this year’s global theme, ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For our Future.’ and responding to the call of action, the initiatives focused on encouraging responsible environmental practices through greater employee and community participation. As part of the observance, the company launched a plastic-free campaign in Hisar with the distribution of 10,000 reusable cotton

Read More »

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