From spreading greenery to recycle technology, India Inc focus on the environmental protection
MUMBAI, June 5 (The CONNECT)- As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement, Siegwerk India organized a plantation drive on World Environment Day at a plantation site near the pond of Pur village, Rajasthan. The initiative reflects Siegwerk’s ongoing commitment to preserving the environment and supporting local communities.
Manjusha Singh, CEO, Siegwerk India, said, transforming this land into a green space helps preserve water quality, enhances biodiversity, and inspires sustainable living.
The plantation site, spanning approximately 3,000 square meters, was donated by the village Sarpanch and the villagers of Pur. The vacant land, which was at risk of turning into a landfill area, has been transformed into a green space through the collaborative efforts of the villagers and Siegwerk’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The donation of this land was made with the full support of the village community. Recognizing the threat that a landfill posed to the nearby live pond and the overall local ecosystem, the villagers took proactive steps to restore the land.
Siegwerk India has planted close to 1000 plants at the site, including a mix of fruit-bearing trees, shady trees, and medicinal plants. This diverse plantation is expected to enhance biodiversity, provide shade, and offer medicinal benefits to the community, thereby fostering a healthier and greener environment. The team also planted over 100 trees at their factory in Bhiwadi.
Here are some more comments on the occasion of the World Environment Day:
Amit Bajoria, Chief Financial Officer, Virtusa Corporation: At Virtusa, engineering goes beyond technology; it’s about shaping a more sustainable world. This World Environment Day 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to Engineering with Purpose and our focus on ending plastic pollution. Through our Global Plastics Policy, we have taken meaningful steps to reduce plastic waste. These efforts are part of our broader sustainability agenda, which is centered on creating measurable environmental impact. Whether it’s restoring mangroves and forest ecosystems or helping communities thrive, we are dedicated to making a positive difference. Sustainability is embedded in the way we engineer solutions, and we remain devoted to driving significant impact for a better tomorrow.
Sooraj Balakrishnan, Associate Director & Head of Marketing, Acer India: Plastic pollution, the focus of this year’s World Environment Day, is a pressing global challenge that calls for a fundamental rethink of how materials are produced, used, and discarded. At Acer, this urgency has shaped our approach to sustainability through initiatives like Earthion, where we are actively working to reduce plastic use by eliminating single use plastics in packaging and incorporating post-consumer recycled materials in products such as the Acer Vero series. Beyond product design, we are transitioning to fully recyclable, paper-based packaging and partnering across our supply chain to embed sustainable practices. These efforts are part of our commitment to minimizing environmental impact and moving towards 100% renewable energy by 2035. World Environment Day reminds us the responsibility to innovate thoughtfully and act decisively to create a more sustainable future.
Rajesh Gupta, Founder & Director of Recyclekaro: On this World Environment Day, let’s remember that sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a responsibility we owe to the planet, to future generations, and to ourselves. The era of unchecked consumption is behind us. Today, the question is not whether we need to change, but how urgently and how collectively we act.
The real shift begins when we stop viewing sustainability as a siloed domain of experts and policymakers, and start recognizing it as a shared commitment; embedded in every household, every industry, and every decision we make. It’s time to move from linear thinking, where we extract, use, and discard, to circular solutions that regenerate value and resources at every stage.
From how we manufacture products to how we recycle old devices, from minimizing waste to maximizing reuse each step we take contributes to a larger ripple effect. In the circular economy, waste isn’t the end ;it’s the beginning of something new.
India, with its scale, talent, and urgency, has the opportunity to lead this global transformation. But it starts with intention. It starts with awareness. And above all, it starts with action.The planet doesn’t just need applause for sustainability—it needs accountability. Let’s rise to that challenge.
Praveen Kakulte, CEO, POWERCON Group: The Renewable Energy business which fundamentally appears to be clean, also has a huge room for enhancing sustainability measures. Disposal of fibre reinforced plastics used for wind turbine rotor blades, spinners and nacelle, upon completion of its useful life are posing a challenge.
Alternate material to FRPs or devising degradability in composites is the focus area to prevent future challenges. Disposal of Solar PV panels is the biggest challenge that humans are witnessing. Putting the said pollutant to an alternate use is a secondary solution when one surrenders the competency to innovate. The true challenge is to refrain from creation of plastics or fibre glass of any form; and the answer lies in the imposition of a disciplinary framework to drive innovation & reform the technology landscape.
Sustainability isn’t just a goal, but it’s our moral responsibility!”
Dr. Miniya Chatterji , CEO, Sustain Labs Paris: “Plastic pollution is one of the most visible and urgent symptoms of a deeper systems failure — in how we produce, consume, and educate. Solving it requires more than just bans or cleanup campaigns; it calls for a shift in mindsets, policies, and skills. At Sustain Labs Paris, we believe climate leadership begins in the classroom — from building climate schools to supporting executive education that empowers professionals to take bold, science-led decisions. And we never do it alone. Whether launching new technologies or climate education programmes, we work in partnership with institutions that have a shared stake in shaping the future. For us and our partners, every day is World Environment Day — because systemic change doesn’t wait for a calendar date.”
Minal Srinivasan, Managing Director of Kesari Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd : This World Environment Day reminds us that the choices we make in building and developing our communities have lasting impacts on the planet. As India advances toward its net-zero goals and a circular economy, it’s more important than ever to prioritise sustainable infrastructure and eco-conscious development.
Designing energy-efficient, resource-saving spaces not only supports healthier, more resilient communities but also aligns growth with responsibility. With India’s expanding industrial landscape, accelerating the adoption of green buildings powered by renewable energy like solar, is essential. To make meaningful progress, collaboration between policymakers, businesses, and communities is crucial, simplifying regulations, improving financing, and raising awareness about sustainable infrastructure.
By taking these steps together, we can ensure that the growth we pursue today builds a healthier, more sustainable world for generations to come.
