Tuticorin : Sterlite
Copper celebrated environment day by
planting 15000 tree saplings inside the company premises here on Tuesday.
The function was kick started by Mr.P.Ramnath, Chief Executive Officer,
Sterlite Copper by hoisting the environment day flag. Mr.P.Ramnath, speaking on the occasion, stressed the importance of
increasing the green cover in reducing the impact of global warming and
preserving ecological balance.Mr.Pankaj, Associate Vice President, Operations in his key note address said that the initiatives intended to protect environment should be integrated into everyday life and should not be confined to a single day.
As
part of the celebrations, 15000 saplings were planted covering 45 acres inside
the plant. Sterlite employees also participated in this massive green belt
development activity to show their commitment towards environmental protection
and conservation.
Mrs.A
Sumathi, Head – Health, Safety and Environment, Sterlite Copper said that the sapling planting was essential from the point of view of
economic development and environment protection. She added that trees helped in
keeping the environment pollution-free and facilitated improved rainfall.
The
company has spent Rs 1.5 crore towards this mass tree plantation programme. Mr.P.Subbiah, Head- Environment, Sterlite Copper
was also present during the event.
Photo Cut Line: Mass tree plantation under process at Sterlite as
part of Environment Day celebrations.
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