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ata Chemicals Society for Rural this initiative, we aim to address two essential goals,
Development (TCSRD) undertook a tree restoring the environment and raising awareness
plantation drive – ‘My Greening Hour’ under among the local communities about the importance
which – over 70,000 trees were planted of environmental preservation. The unprecedented
70,000+ an hour. This nationwide activity was undertaken with this initiative a success. Planting over 70,000 trees in
Tin over 100 locations across India within
support that poured in from all the stakeholders made
an hour is a remarkable feat. In Okhamandal, Gujarat,
the aim of creating awareness about the importance
of trees for our survival, serving the local communities
inclusively and, eventually, increasing carbon absorption alone, we planted over 40,000 trees. This is just one
facet of our ongoing greening efforts, and we anticipate
trees in 1 hour capacity. engaging in similar activities in the future.”

The initiative saw support from across geographies such
Chandra, Chief-Health, Safety, Environment & CSR, Tata
as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Gujarat. The Elaborating on the ‘My Greening Hour’ initiative, Alok
activity took place between 4-5 pm, on July 12, 2023. Chemicals Limited, said, “We believe trees are essential
More than 10,000 people from Tata Chemicals Limited for mitigating climate change, enhancing biodiversity,

Over 10,000 participants from Tata Chemicals Limited, Rallis India and Rallis India Limited including the local communities improving air quality and providing economic and social
benefits. The world around us is changing rapidly, and
and authorities enthusiastically participated in the event
Limited, local communities, and authorities joined forces with as they united towards a common goal of making the we must understand and acknowledge the importance
enthusiasm to make the planet greener planet greener. of acting fast towards nature conservation and
expanding our green cover. Therefore, we set ourselves
Talking about the initiative N. Kamath, Chief a target of planting as many trees as possible in an
Manufacturing Officer and Location Head, Tata hour and every person involved in this activity worked
Chemicals Limited, Mithapur said, “At Tata Chemicals towards this common goal. Planting over 70,000 trees
Limited, our focus on sustainability and serving the gave us all a sense of achievement and satisfaction in
local communities is absolute. ‘My Greening Hour’ is further taking responsibility for its survival as a part of
a unique effort to ensure sustainable development. our vision to create a greener and healthier future for
Trees are pivotal in ensuring ecological balance. With our communities and the planet.”

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