Over 11,500 native saplings are planted across leading universities to enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and promote sustainable urban ecosystems.
MUMBAI, Nov 27 (The CONNECT) – Virtusa Foundation, the CSR arm of Virtusa Corporation, has launched a large-scale Miyawaki plantation Drive at Gitam and Guru Nanak Universities, planting over 11,500 native saplings.
This initiative promotes biodiversity, combats climate change, and fosters sustainable urban ecosystems, further strengthening Virtusa’s leadership in corporate environmental responsibility.
Spread across 3.1 acres of land in Hyderabad, 8,000 saplings at Gitam University and 3,500 at Guru Nanak University were planted through the widely known Miyawaki method.
The Miyawaki method, a Japanese afforestation technique, fosters rapid growth, enhances biodiversity, and improves soil stability. The 50 native species selected for this plantation drive are expected to grow over seven feet within two years, creating a dense, self-sustaining ecosystem that will benefit the local environment.
As part of Virtusa’s broader environmental efforts, similar plantation drives were conducted at KPR Engineering College and KSR Engineering College in Coimbatore and Tiruchengode, where 5,500 and 4,500 saplings were planted respectively.
Virtusa Foundation emphasizes three pillars of CSR—Environment, Education, and Empowerment—through initiatives that contribute to both societal well-being and environmental sustainability. This plantation reflects Virtusa’s dedication to integrating sustainable practices into its core business operations and reducing its carbon footprint across all activities.
During this project, hundreds of volunteers, including employees and community members, joined the cause to help restore greenery and create a vibrant ecosystem. Virtusa’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its core business model and reducing its carbon footprint across all operations was evident throughout the initiative.
