Hindustan
Zinc carried out a special plantation drive on the occasion of World
Environment Day - 5th June, 2015. The drive was carried out in all its business
locations spread across 5 districts – Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Rajsamand
and Ajmer.
In
a message to all employees, Akhilesh Joshi, CEO-HZL emphasised on the
importance of individuals to bring out change and also highlighted the annual theme recommended by the United Nations
Environment Programme — ‘Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care’.
He said “World Environment Day is the opportunity for everyone to realize the
responsibility to care for the Earth and to become agents of change. Every
small step taken by each one of us is a mighty step forward in terms of
creating a better environment for next generation.”
Hindustan
Zinc’s Chanderiya Smelting Complex, has special focus on planting the saplings
of medicinal properties. In addition, poster making competition,
environment quiz, photography, slogans writing competition and essay writing
competitions were organised.
Over 1.4 million saplings have been planted by the Company over the years.
