CSR can make India greener by investing in renewable energy, improving waste management and promoting a circular economy, and supporting reforestation and water conservation projects. Companies can also reduce their own operational impact through energy efficiency, sustainable supply chains, and responsible packaging, while also fostering community awareness and engagement.

The CSR Journal takes a look into latest Corporate Social responsibility initiatives focusing on sustainable initiatives undertaken lately to make our nation greener.

NMMC, Project Mumbai, and Mindspace REIT Unite for a Greener Navi-Mumbai

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), in collaboration with Project Mumbai, has launched the “Navi Mumbai Plastic and E-Waste Recyclothon”, a transformative, city-wide initiative aimed at curbing plastic and e-waste generation while promoting circular economy practices.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, Mindspace Business Parks REIT (“Mindspace REIT”) has joined as the Sustainability Partner for the campaign.

The Recyclothon aims to drive behavioural change and embed responsible waste management into daily life, covering over 200 locations and engaging nearly 2 lakh citizens across Navi Mumbai. Through an integrated approach involving housing societies, corporates, schools, and public spaces, the initiative will promote a ‘No Waste to Landfill’ philosophy, positioning Navi Mumbai as a model for sustainable city development in India.

Tree plantation in Gurugram in collaboration with Govt of Haryana

In an effort to combat challenges of climate change and adopt a sustainable lifestyle, the Haryana Government and CREDAI, along with “Tree Drive Partnering Members,” jointly held a large-scale plantation program near Sushant University, Gurugram, on August 2, 2025.

Under the aegis of Matri Van, a significant part of PM Modi’s ambitious campaign Ek-Ped-Maa-Ke-Naam, Mapsko Group has been allotted 10 acres of land to drive up the forestation program to stop desertification of the ecologically sensitive Aravalis.

Underling the initiative, Mapsko and other tree drive partners have started work together to checkmate degradation of biodiversity in the Aravali region, which plays a key role in stopping the Thar desert from expanding towards northwest India. The massive plantation aims at connecting people with nature organically.

Tata Power and Bombay Natural History Society Partner for Miyawaki Plantation

Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, to launch a Miyawaki afforestation initiative at its hydro generating stations in Mulshi, Maharashtra. The initiative marks a significant step towards restoring native biodiversity, increasing green cover, and supporting Tata Power’s long-term sustainability goals. The MoU which was signed at Tata Power’s Lonavala office marked the presence of senior leadership from Tata Power and BNHS.

As part of the partnership, Tata Power will identify and provide suitable land parcels around its Hydros lake catchment region, offer research-based insights on native species, while BNHS will lead the on-ground implementation, monitoring, and ecological management of the Miyawaki plantations. The project will be executed in three phases over five years across 47 acres in the villages of Adgaon and Barpe near Mulshi. Using the Miyawaki technique, 2.7 lakh native saplings including 54 indigenous species will be planted to restore biodiversity, enhance carbon capture, recharge groundwater, and reduce siltation.

Reliance Industries’ Triveni Plantation Initiative

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its philanthropic arm Reliance Foundation, has been at the forefront of environmental conservation and tree plantation initiatives across India. One of its notable projects is the Triveni Plantation Initiative, implemented in collaboration with Grow Billion Trees. This initiative, launched on 21 July 2024 in Bassai Village, Mahendragarh, Haryana, involved planting 450 trees using the Triveni method.

The method focuses on planting clusters of three native species—Neem, Peepal, and Banyan trees—to enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and sequester carbon. Neem trees contribute to soil fertility and provide medicinal benefits, Peepal trees purify air and support local wildlife, while Banyan trees offer shade and serve as habitats for various species. Alongside this plantation activity, interactive sessions were conducted to educate participants about biodiversity preservation and sustainable practices. The initiative benefits local communities by creating green spaces, improving air quality, and providing employment opportunities during the plantation and maintenance phases.

Over the years, Reliance Foundation has facilitated the plantation of more than 23 million saplings across India as part of its broader sustainability goals. These efforts contribute directly to India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement by mitigating carbon emissions and enhancing green cover. Through partnerships with local authorities and NGOs like Grow Billion Trees, Reliance ensures long-term sustainability by involving communities in tree planting and maintenance activities. These initiatives not only restore degraded ecosystems but also empower communities with sustainable livelihoods.

Marico plants over 12,000 saplings in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon

In December 2023, FMCG company Marico Limited planted over 12,000 saplings across 5 acres of land, in partnership with local zilla panchayat of Dhanwad in Jalgaon Taluka in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra. The afforestation initiative was carried out in collaboration with local communities and panchayats.

The objective of the program is to create livelihood opportunities through sustainable and organic farming practices primarily in Dhanwad village. The organic plantation site is expected to yield fruits, providing an additional income channel for locals through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and promoting micro-entrepreneurship initiatives.

Furthermore, Marico aims to develop a Centre of Excellence for Moringa farm site, as it is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree. This initiative is expected to empower the local community with alternative income generation opportunity, by selling the produce and creating an ideal farm which is climate resilient.

Tata Power and ICICI Foundation’s ‘Project GhanVan’

In January this year, integrated power company Tata Power, joined hands with ICICI Foundation, the CSR arm of ICICI Bank to launch ‘Project GhanVan’ – a tree plantation programme aimed at fostering environmental conservation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed as a part of the collaboration by senior officials of both the organisations. Over the next three years, the project plans to plant 2.5 lakh indigenous trees across 75 acres of fertile regions in the catchment areas of Tata Power Hydro locations at Bhivpuri, Khopoli and Bhira in Maharashtra, which is part of Western Ghats. This signifies a pivotal step towards a greener and more sustainable future.

As a part of the project, ICICI Foundation will support the initiative by executing plantation activity, installing solar water pumps with drip irrigation facility and maintaining them for a period of three years. It will also undertake special measures like trenching to help protect trees from forest fires.

This collaborative effort unfolds in three phases which involves planting 50,000 local indigenous species, including Babul, Tok phal, Kinai, Reshim dhavada, Lakuch, Apta, Pivla Kanchan, Kadilimb, Undi, Kumbha, Bherli mahd, Bhokar selected based on climatic and topography conditions, to be planted on 15 acres.

Project GhanVan also prioritizes regional biodiversity preservation, leading to habitat conservation for native avifauna diversity. The project employs advanced methods, including using healthy 2-3-year-old saplings, drip irrigation, and rigorous monitoring until viability is established. Special measures are in place to protect against collateral damage such as grazing and forest fires. The project also creates employment opportunities for local communities for maintenance of the plantation sites, fostering sustainable development.

NIIT University plants over 1 lakh trees in the Aravalli range

On the occasion of Van Mahotsav 2024 NIIT University (NU) announced that with the purpose of greening the Aravalli range surrounding the campus, over 1 lakh trees have been planted. This has significantly improved the green cover of the hills, the university claimed in a statement.

The university also released its Sustainability Impact Report 2024, showcasing the initiatives undertaken to nurture the Aravalli range and the surrounding areas. Talking about the initiatives undertaken over the last 14 years, Major General AK Singh (Retd), Dean – Student Affairs & Chief Operations Officer, NU, said, “NIIT University’s green initiatives reflect our unwavering dedication to environmental resurrection and sustainability. By reviving the Aravalli hills and implementing innovative water conservation strategies, we are not only enhancing the local ecosystem but also setting a standard of sustainable practices for others to follow.”

John Cockerill India: Sowing Sustainability

John Cockerill India has undertaken tree plantation drives as a key component of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. By 2023, the company planted 3,000 trees near its Taloja facility in Maharashtra in collaboration with Green Yatra.

This program aligns India’s National Forest Policy, which aims to enhance forest cover to 33% of the country’s area and restore 21 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. The initiative goes a long way in offsetting increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also ensuring the preservation of biodiversity and environmental sustainability. Employees take an active part in the activities and therefore gain practical experience in sustainable land management and environmental conservation. In turn, beneficiaries comprise local communities that enjoy better air quality and an enhanced green aesthetic.

Tree plantation in Delhi NCR by Cornitos

Nachos brand Cornitos marked World Environment Day 2024 by partnering with several NGOs for a series of tree plantation drives. The drives took place across various locations in Delhi NCR, engaging numerous volunteers and local communities.

In collaboration with Say Trees, Cornitos organized a plantation drive at Government Sarvodaya School, Matiala Village. In Faridabad, they teamed up with Save Aravali for another tree plantation drive in the Faridabad Forest. Additionally, Cornitos partnered with the Thinkgood Foundation under the campaign Mission 100 Crore Trees for a plantation drive in Noida. Tree plantation activity also done at Roorkee Greendot Health Foods Factory Premises.

A series of plantation drives were organized across multiple locations, resulting in the successful planting of approximately 300 saplings. The initiative garnered enthusiastic participation from over 60 Cornitos employees and local community members.

Tree plantation by Tata Motors in tribal areas of Maharashtra

In the heart of Maharashtra’s tribal interiors, Tata Motors has embarked on a mission to plant one million trees. This project aims to support local communities in the Palghar district. Till June 2024, 1.5 million fruit and forest saplings have taken root, covering 13,000 acres across eight blocks, breathing life into once-barren land, as per an announcement.

As part of the Integrated Village Development Programme, Tata Motors’ initiative not only curbs distress migration but also generates income for local communities by providing sustainable income; leveraging MNREGs scheme for sapling aftercare, and later through the produce sales. So far, more than 1.5 Million Plantation has benefitted 13,000 farmers in the region by transforming 13,000 acres of un-utilised farmland into a productive Wadi. It has also provided them nutrition-rich fruits, thus improving health and nutrition levels of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the region, the company shared in a statement.

South Eastern Coalfields’ tree plantation drive in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of mining major Coal India Limited, is investing a whopping Rs.169 crore for tree plantation Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the states in which it operates. The plantation will be carried out for a period of five years from FY 2023-24 to 2027-28 with its subsequent maintenance of 4 years for each consecutive year of plantation.

For execution of the project, the company has signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam and Madhya Pradesh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam. As per the MoU, SECL will spend Rs. 131.52 crore in Chhattisgarh and Rs. 38.11 crore in Madhya Pradesh for enhancing greenery in the central Indian states.

Six to twelve months old (polypot) plants will be used for the plantation work. Among the saplings that will be planted are different species including fruit bearing trees like Jamun, Imli, Bel, Mango, Sitaphal etc., and medicinal/ herbal plants like Neem, Amla, Karanj etc.

In addition to these, trees with high timber value such as Teak, Sal, Bamboo, Babool, Sissoo, Safed Sirus and ornamental or avenue plants like Gulmohar, Kachnar, Amaltas, Peepal, Jharul etc. will also be planted. Keeping in view the needs of the local communities, species of plants will be selected while paying heed to suggestions from local villagers.

HDFC Bank with Mumbai Port Authority to plant 3 lakh trees in Maximum City

HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank, announced the launch of a tree plantation drive in Mumbai in April 2023. The bank has partnered with Mumbai Port Authority with an aim to plant approximately 3 lakh trees in the city starting with Sewri and Reay Road. This activity is in addition to the plantation of 30 lakh trees announced recently. The initiative is part of #Parivartan, HDFC Bank’s umbrella brand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Mumbai Port Authority has made land available in the city for the project. The project has been conceptualized with a vision to combat rising air pollution in Mumbai. In March 2023, HDFC Bank signed an MoU with Office of the Collector, Mumbai Suburban to plant 30 lakh trees across Mumbai city. The Bank has also committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2031-32.

The large-scale tree plantation in urban localities is expected to significantly contribute to reducing air pollution, improving the local ecosystem and the overall biodiversity. The project is also in line with United Nation’s ‘Sustainable Development Goal’ on combating Climate Change and the Government of India’s ‘National Clean Air Programme.’

JSW’s Mangrove Restoration Project in Raigad

JSW Foundation, the CSR arm of JSW Group has been focusing on a mangrove restoration project in Raigad district of Maharashtra for the past few years. Currently, the total number of saplings planted has surpassed over 2 million, with a survival rate of over 70%, covering 380 hectares of land, as per a statement issued by the foundation.

Since 2016, JSW Foundation has been working to nurture this bio-shield between the water body and the adjoining land with the aim of preventing erosion of land and deterioration of soil quality thereby arresting the loss of fertility and promoting development of habitat for various species of fauna including those of fish, prawns, molluscs, crabs, reptiles and birds.

The project also aims to promote livelihood diversification through various other initiatives such as pisciculture (fish farming), crab-fattening, home-based poultry farming, and composite farming. The aim is to empower local communities to explore sustainable economic opportunities.

Bharat Forge plans to plant 10,00,000 trees by 2030

Bharat Forge Ltd, a multinational conglomerate organised a tree plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment Day this year. The company announced that they have planted a total of 1,00,000 trees as part of this campaign. The estimated annual absorption of carbon dioxide per full-grown tree is approximately 0.024 MT. Bharat Forge claims to have planted a total of 1,35,000 trees till date. The tree plantation drive aligns with Bharat Forge’s vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future. The company has set an ambitious target of planting 10,00,000 trees by 2030.

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According to the West Bengal Forest Department, the elephant population across four South Bengal districts—Jhargram, West Midnapore, Bankura, and Purulia—has grown from 194 in 2017 to 224 in 2025. Alongside the elephants, species such as Indian wolves, chitals, and various deer are reappearing in significant numbers, especially in the increasingly dense forests of Jhargram.

Once a crisis zone, now a growing canopy

The recovery, however, was far from instant. Back in the 1990s, a Forest Protection Committee had been formed to conserve the sal-dominated woodlands of Jhargram. But by 2009, widespread political unrest brought these efforts to a halt, opening the floodgates to unchecked deforestation. The number of sal trees plummeted to an alarming 50–100 per hectare, threatening the forest’s very survival.

Now, in a remarkable reversal, the region boasts over 400 sal trees per hectare, with the total sal population crossing 15 million, according to official estimates.

“We are not just planting trees, we are rebuilding an ecosystem,” said Umar Imam, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Jhargram. “By increasing food and water availability, we are making the forest a suitable habitat again.”
Building back biodiversity

The reforestation initiative has gone far beyond simply planting trees. In the Gidhani forest area, five new ponds have been dug to support wildlife. Fruit-bearing trees, bamboo groves, and native shrubs are being cultivated to restore ecological balance. As a result, regions like Nayagram, Belpahari, Bhulaveda, and Shilda are now seeing increased wildlife activity.

This positive trend has turned Jhargram’s 43,150-hectare forest, spread across 11 ranges—including Lodhashuli, Manikpara, Jamboni, Gopiballabhpur, and Hatibari—into a beacon of hope for conservationists.

However, the resurgence of elephants has also sparked concerns over human-wildlife conflict. Reports of crop damage and villagers’ encounters with elephants are emerging with greater frequency.

To address this, the forest department has deployed range-based elephant-driving teams and is holding awareness camps to teach safe coexistence strategies.
“The increase in elephants is both a sign of success and a call for caution,” said DFO Imam. “If managed carefully, both conservation and community safety can be achieved.”

Corridors and coexistence

Long-term solutions are also in the pipeline. Plans are underway to develop dedicated elephant corridors, and further enhance food and water sources deep inside the forest to reduce the incentive for animals to stray into human settlements.

As Jhargram’s forests slowly reclaim their lost richness, they stand today as a testament to what focused environmental restoration and community collaboration can achieve. From a landscape once marred by destruction, a new chapter of hope is being written—leaf by leaf, step by step.

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The government plans to focus on planting indigenous species of plants that can survive in the local climate and soil conditions. Tree plantation will be done at various locations on pieces of lands adjacent to the National Highways. Total land area of over 53 acres has been identified at different places in and around Delhi-NCR to establish the Miyawaki plantations, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

What is Miyawaki Method?

Miyawaki method is a Japanese approach of afforestation which is very effective in urban areas where there is shortage of space. This method aims to create dense, native, and biodiverse forests in a short period of time. These forests retain ground water and help to recharge the ground water table. With this method, trees grow ten times faster and the plantations act as a sound and dust barrier.

Miyawaki Forests contribute towards the creation of a resilient ecosystem, offering a range of benefits to both the environment and local community. They also have multiple long-term benefits, which include improvement in micro-climatic conditions such as improvement in air & soil quality. They also contribute to biodiversity conservation, rapid growth of green cover, efficient carbon absorption, soil restoration and in habitat creation for local flora and fauna.

“Using the Miyawaki method, increase in green cover will not only help to enhance the overall health and well-being of citizens living along the National Highways, but will also add to the aesthetics and pleasure of commuting on the National Highways in NCR,” reads a statement by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Where will saplings be planted?

Tree plantation will commence during the monsoon and is expected to be completed by the end of August.

Some of the sites proposed for development of Miyawaki plantations along the National Highways include 4.7 acres of land area along Haryana section of Dwarka Expressway, 4.1 acres near Sohna on Delhi – Vadodara section of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, around 5 acres each at Chabri and Kharkhara interchanges on NH 152D of Ambala – Kotputli corridor in Haryana, over 12 acres at Shamli bypass on NH-709B, 9.2 acres at Duhai interchange on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway near Ghaziabad and 5.6 acres near Meerut-Najibabad section of NH-34 in Uttar Pradesh.

Govt of India initiatives to encourage tree plantation

The Government of India is encouraging plantation in the country through several programmes and schemes such as National Mission for Green India, National Afforestation Programme, Nagar Van Yojana, School Nursery Yojana, Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority funds, etc. which promotes tree plantation on waste, vacant and barren lands by involving local communities, NGOs, educational institutions, etc.

In April this year, the NHAI organized a day long national workshop in New Delhi to discuss different aspects of environmental impact assessment, planning and mitigation for holistic National Highway development. The sessions included discussion on issues related to Wildlife Clearances; Insights on ‘Eco-friendly Measures to Mitigate Impacts of Linear Infrastructure on Wildlife’; Issues related to Forest & Environment Clearances; Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan, Coastal Regulation Zone Clearances, Regulations and its applicability to Road Infrastructure Projects.

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For execution of the project, the company has signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam (CGRVVN) and Madhya Pradesh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam (MPRVVN). As per the MoU, SECL will spend Rs. 131.52 crore in Chhattisgarh and Rs. 38.11 crore in Madhya Pradesh for enhancing greenery in the central Indian states.

Trees to be planted

Six to twelve months old (polypot) plants will be used for the plantation work. Among the saplings that will be planted are different species including fruit bearing trees like Jamun, Imli, Bel, Mango, Sitaphal etc., and medicinal/ herbal plants like Neem, Amla, Karanj etc.

In addition to these, trees with high timber value such as Teak, Sal, Bamboo, Babool, Sissoo, Safed Sirus and Ornamental / Avenue plants like Gulmohar, Kachnar, Amaltas, Peepal, Jharul etc. will also be planted. Keeping in view the needs of the local communities, species of plants will be selected while paying heed to suggestions from local villagers.

Which land will be used

SECL in collaboration with Chhattisgarh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam and Madhya Pradesh Rajya Van Vikas Nigam will be planting more than 26 lakh saplings in Chhattisgarh while Madhya Pradesh will get almost 12 lakh saplings.

Plantation work will be carried out on land which has been either acquired or leased or purchased by SECL or transferred land of any type like tenancy. Also saplings will be planted in government, revenue and forest land.

This is the third such MoU signed by South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. Through the previous two MoUs, the company has planted more than 46 lakh saplings in Chhattisgarh and more than 16 lakh plants in MP between 2013-14 and 2022-23 as per a statement.

Enhancing biodiversity

In an attempt to boost the green cover and conserve and enhance biodiversity, the coal producing company has been undertaking extensive plantation in and around its mining areas. In the financial year 2022-23, the company planted more than 8 lakh saplings in an area of 365 hectares. Satellite imagery has shown considerable improvement in green cover in areas where SECL has conducted plantation work.

SECL’s Sustainable Development Initiatives

The company is also taking various sustainable development initiatives where eco-parks, oxygen parks and mine tourism sites have been developed on old or abandoned mining sites.

South Eastern Coalfields Limited recently announced that they will develop the now closed opencast Manikpur Pokhari mine in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district into an eco-tourism destination. This will be the second such initiative taken by SECL in the state. Before this, a closed mine at Kenapara in Surajpur district was converted into an eco-tourism site by the company.

SECL is also developing solar power projects for promoting the use of renewable energy. As part of the company’s strategy to expand business and achieve net zero energy goal, the Miniratna PSU announced earlier this month that they would be developing rooftop and ground mounted solar power projects of 600 MW capacity. For this, SECL has announced that they are ready to invest over Rs.1000 crores.

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To mark the initiative, Nepal Singh, Vice President, Manufacturing, India Yamaha Motor, and Sudesh Bhati, Union President, handed over a demand draft of Rs 10 lakhs to Pramod Srivastav, Divisional Forest Officer, Gautam Budh Nagar. The donation was made with the objective of boosting the district’s green initiatives and to help the Forest Department preserve and expand the green cover by planting more trees.

India Yamaha Motor has two major plants in India, one of which is located in Surajpur, Gautam Budh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, while the other one is at Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu. The company has been taking similar initiatives in the past as well, to ensure social and environmental wellbeing in and around its area of operations.

The company has also been closely working with the administration and the communities for their welfare, through donations and other initiatives in healthcare and education.

India Yamaha Motor is committed to conserving the environment and ensuring a clean and green future for the coming generations and has been introducing technologies like ‘Blue Core’ and ‘Hybrid’ system in their products, to promote fuel efficient commuting in India.

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Arvind Kumar, Hyderabad’s Special Chief Secretary for Urban Development, tweeted that it was a “matter of immense pride.”

Matter of immense pride that #Hyderabad city is recognised, for the 2nd consecutive year, among the tree cities of the world by the Arborday Foundation @arborday & @FAO – #UNhttps://t.co/vzbxiOW21q

Possible only due to HCM sir’s guidance@KTRTRS @IKReddyAllola@TelanganaCMO pic.twitter.com/X12CG6rJnq

— Arvind Kumar (@arvindkumar_ias) April 12, 2022

What are the Tree Cities of the World?

The ‘Tree Cities of the World’ initiative was launched by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and the Arbor Day Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in the United States.

It is a global initiative “to recognise cities and municipalities that are committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly preserved, sustainably managed, and rightly acknowledged.”

The initiative gives guidance, support, and international acknowledgment for a community’s commitment to its urban forest. The programme establishes the foundation for a healthy, long-term urban forestry programme in a town or city. In the coming years and as the network grows larger, Tree Cities will be able to share ideas and promote best practices in urban forestry with more and more global citizens.

What is the Criteria for Being Awarded the title of Tree City?

If a community satisfies five fundamental conditions to demonstrate its dedication to caring for its trees and forests, it is designated as a “Tree City.”

1. A written statement assigning responsibility for the care of trees within the municipal boundaries to a staff member, a city agency, or a group of citizens – known as a Tree Board – is required to be recognised as a Tree City.

2. The city should have a statute or an official policy in place to oversee forest and tree maintenance.

3. The third core criteria is to have an updated inventory or assessment of the local tree resource in order to develop an effective long-term plan for city tree planting, care, and removal.

4. The city should set aside a portion of its annual budget to implement the tree management strategy.

5. To be recognised as a Tree City, it should hold an annual tree celebration to enhance public awareness and thank locals who participated in the tree program.

What qualifies Hyderabad and Mumbai as Tree Cities?

Under the initiative, a total of 138 cities have been recognised for the year 2021. In 500 volunteer hours, Hyderabad planted around 3.5 crore trees, whereas Mumbai planted 42,5000 trees in 25,000 volunteer hours.

In 486,015 volunteer hours, the 138 cities planted 38,787,795 trees. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have the most tree cities, with 37, 19, and 18 cities, respectively.

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The loss of forests has more impact on greenhouse emissions than the entire transport sector worldwide. Trees act as the lungs of the planet, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, retaining carbon and releasing oxygen. A human being emits an average of 9 tons of CO2 per year, and a single tree is capable of cleaning up to 250 Kg of this CO2 during its lifespan. For every tree destroyed we are not only emitting more CO2 into the atmosphere, but we are aggravating the situation by removing one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change.

Tree-Nation, the reforestation platform with the largest number of plantation projects and 5 million trees planted on 4 continents, was founded with the objective of fighting climate change. Tree-Nation coordinates reforestation efforts worldwide in a unique platform, enabling every citizen and company to take action. The platform currently has over 70 plantation projects located in 33 countries. To date, more than 118.000 citizens and 1.500 companies have used the platform to plant trees.

“We will not be able to win the fight against Climate Change unless we stop deforestation. We need to plant 4 billion trees per year every year for the next 10 years just to compensate for the deforestation that has occurred in the last decade”, points out Maxime Renaudin, Tree-Nation’s Founder and Director. “Trees are at least 100 times cheaper than the next best solution to store carbon. In addition, they bring many environmental and social benefits beyond absorbing carbon and releasing oxygen to the atmosphere. They are a natural resource which grows by itself and does not require the exploitation of other resources for its production”, adds Renaudin.

The Barcelona-based organisation ​​uses proprietary technology to facilitate tree planting. The platform has more than 300 tree species available, making it possible for people and companies to participate in reforestation projects worldwide. Each planted tree has a dedicated URL, which allows monitoring of the tree growth and its CO2 compensation values, amongst other data. Trees can be offered as gifts thanks to this unique URL. The platform also provides companies with a tool to link tree planting with their performance, sales or service targets, as part of marketing or sustainability initiatives.

“Trees address some of the most threatening issues our generation is facing: pollution, species extinction, climate change, desertification, deforestation, floods, poverty, malnutrition and even deadly viruses. For many of these problems, planting trees is a critical part of the solution and both individuals and companies can now easily get involved and play their role in the fight for a more sustainable future”, comments Maxime Renaudin.

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