Suzlon marks ‘Earth Day’ with green initiatives focused on protecting the Earth

Suzlon Group celebrated the ‘Earth Day’ at its group headquarters- One Earth Campus in Pune, India. Suzlon distributed 300 kgs of free manure to employees, prepared from recycled garden waste generated within Suzlon’s One Earth Campus. The objective of the initiative was to encourage employees to use the manure for plantation at their residence. Further, Suzlon also urged its employees in Pune to use bicycles & car pooling to commute to work on 22nd April which is Earth Day. An educational documentary on environment titled ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ was screened for employees at Suzlon’s headquarters. Suzlon marked the International Earth Day to increase awareness on protecting the planet and appreciating Earth’s natural environment. Additionally, Suzlon Group with over 26,000 MW of wind energy installations across 30 countries reduces over 44 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Tulsi R. Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group said: “We believe that environment sustainability is the only way to shape and protect our future. The initiatives on the occasion of International Earth Day are small steps to encourage our employees to come together, towards building a sustainable and favourable ecosystem to provide better world to our children.”

Apart from being a technology leader, Suzlon endeavors to protect the environment, strengthen communities and propel responsible growth. The Suzlon Foundation, as one of the goals works towards ensuring minimal impact on the environment. The initiatives have had the following positive impact so far:

• 65,749 CuM water conserved
• 1.21 million trees planted
• 170 tonnes grass grown
• Over 3,627 ha land treated for conservation
• 83,803 kg solid waste recycled

Suzlon group’s vision to preserve as well as expand the green blanket cover through its 26,000 MW wind energy installation globally and CSR initiatives, is testimony of Suzlon Group’s commitment to contribute towards a sustainable ecosystem for the future.