Ongoing efforts include extensive tree plantation, mangrove restoration, and the adoption of Green Energy at its car manufacturing facilities, along with supporting ecological restoration projects in and around both facilities
PUNE (India CSR): Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has achieved a major milestone by planting over 700,000 trees in different parts of Maharashtra, highlighting the Group’s commitment to ecological restoration. This includes the Group’s recent initiative of planting 100,000th tree at the Green Future Park near its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (CSN) car manufacturing facility, which will provide an oxygen-rich environment to the Shendra Industrial area.
SAVWIPL’s tree plantation efforts are part of a larger sustainability agenda that includes a range of green projects. The Group has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint, including the complete decarbonization of its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant, which includes operations on 100% Green Energy. Additionally, SAVWIPL has installed 18.5 MWp of rooftop solar power at its Chakan facility, offsetting nearly 30% of CO2 emissions.
Further demonstrating its environmental commitment, SAVWIPL has restored 100 hectares of degraded mangrove forests in Alibaug, planting over 580,000 trees to revitalize the vital coastal ecosystem. The Group has also enhanced its sustainability efforts with rainwater harvesting capacity exceeding 600 million litres in drought-prone villages of Maharashtra, reflecting its dedication to sustainable water management beyond the fence.
Over the last few years, SAVWIPL has been consistently supporting ecological restoration projects in the local area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Pune, and a few other places in Maharashtra. Some of the key projects include the plantation of 25,000 trees at Oxygen Park, and 11,500 trees at the Green Hub. The 63,500 trees at the recently developed Green Future Park have significantly expanded these efforts.
These initiatives are expected to have a considerable impact on CO2 reduction once the trees reach maturity in 5-7 years. Beyond environmental benefits, these projects contribute to reducing local temperatures, restoring ecosystems, and enhancing green cover. Rich in biodiversity, they align with the Group’s environmental mission statement of ‘goTOzero’.
| Total Trees Planted | Over 700,000 trees planted in Maharashtra |
| Recent Tree Plantation Milestone | 100,000th tree planted at Green Future Park near CSN facility |
| Green Energy Initiatives at CSN Plant | Complete decarbonization with 100% Green Energy |
| Solar Power Installed at Chakan Facility | 18.5 MWp rooftop solar power installed |
| CO2 Emission Offset at Chakan Facility | Nearly 30% CO2 emissions offset |
| Mangrove Restoration in Alibaug | 100 hectares restored, 580,000 mangrove trees planted |
| Rainwater Harvesting Capacity | 600 million liters of rainwater harvesting capacity |
| Oxygen Park Tree Plantation | 25,000 trees planted at Oxygen Park |
| Green Hub Tree Plantation | 11,500 trees planted at Green Hub |
| Green Future Park Tree Plantation | 63,500 trees planted at Green Future Park |
| Timeframe for CO2 Reduction Impact | 5-7 years for trees to reach maturity for CO2 reduction |
| Additional Environmental Benefits | Reduction of local temperatures, ecosystem restoration, enhanced green cover |
(India CSR)
