+
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India plants over 7 lakh trees in Maharashtra
ECONOMY & POLICY

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India plants over 7 lakh trees in Maharashtra

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has reached a major environmental milestone by planting over 7 lakh trees across Maharashtra. A recent highlight of this initiative was the planting of the 100,000th tree at the Green Future Park near the company’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (CSN) car manufacturing facility, aimed at creating an oxygen-rich environment for the Shendra Industrial area. The statement issued Skoda added that SAVWIPL’s tree plantation drive is part of its larger sustainability agenda, which includes a series of green projects.

Among these, the company has successfully decarbonised its CSN plant, now powered by 100 % green energy. Additionally, a significant 18.5 MWp of rooftop solar power installed at the Chakan facility offsets nearly 30 % of the plant’s CO2 emissions. Further advancing its environmental initiatives, SAVWIPL has restored 100 hectares of degraded mangrove forests in Alibaug, planting 580,000 trees to rejuvenate the critical coastal ecosystem.

In drought-prone villages of Maharashtra, the company has enhanced its water sustainability efforts, achieving rainwater harvesting capacity exceeding 600 million liters. Key local restoration projects include planting 25,000 trees at Oxygen Park and 11,500 trees at the Green Hub. The recently developed Green Future Park, with 63,500 trees, further boosts these ecological efforts.

These initiatives are expected to make a significant impact on carbon reduction as the trees mature in 5–7 years, contributing to lower local temperatures, restoring ecosystems, and enhancing green cover. They align with SAVWIPL’s broader environmental mission under its ‘goTOzero’ sustainability framework.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has reached a major environmental milestone by planting over 7 lakh trees across Maharashtra. A recent highlight of this initiative was the planting of the 100,000th tree at the Green Future Park near the company’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (CSN) car manufacturing facility, aimed at creating an oxygen-rich environment for the Shendra Industrial area. The statement issued Skoda added that SAVWIPL’s tree plantation drive is part of its larger sustainability agenda, which includes a series of green projects. Among these, the company has successfully decarbonised its CSN plant, now powered by 100 % green energy. Additionally, a significant 18.5 MWp of rooftop solar power installed at the Chakan facility offsets nearly 30 % of the plant’s CO2 emissions. Further advancing its environmental initiatives, SAVWIPL has restored 100 hectares of degraded mangrove forests in Alibaug, planting 580,000 trees to rejuvenate the critical coastal ecosystem. In drought-prone villages of Maharashtra, the company has enhanced its water sustainability efforts, achieving rainwater harvesting capacity exceeding 600 million liters. Key local restoration projects include planting 25,000 trees at Oxygen Park and 11,500 trees at the Green Hub. The recently developed Green Future Park, with 63,500 trees, further boosts these ecological efforts. These initiatives are expected to make a significant impact on carbon reduction as the trees mature in 5–7 years, contributing to lower local temperatures, restoring ecosystems, and enhancing green cover. They align with SAVWIPL’s broader environmental mission under its ‘goTOzero’ sustainability framework.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

NABARD Holds Seminar on Vigilance, Integrity and Good Governance

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a seminar on “Vigilance: Strengthening Integrity and Good Governance” on 25 August 2026 at its Head Office in Mumbai as part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026 being observed from 17 August to 16 November 2026, with the theme “Probity for Prosperity."" The seminar was graced by Suresh N Patel, Former Central Vigilance Commissioner, Government of India, as the chief guest and keynote speaker.  The programme was attended by G S Rawat, Deputy Managing Director, Dr Ajay K Sood, Deputy Managing Dire..

Next Story
Equipment

XCMG Unveils World's First 14,000-Ton Ring Crane for Heavy Lifting

XCMG has announced that the first main unit of the world's first 14,000-ton ring crane has rolled off the production line, marking a historic breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting technology. Jointly developed by XCMG and Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd., the crane will be the largest-capacity ring crane ever built, setting a new benchmark for major construction projects worldwide.The crane features a modular configuration comprising two main units that work in tandem. The first main unit has completed final assembly and can independently perform lifting operations. Once both..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Thriveni Logistics orders 200 tip trailers from Jagdamba trailers

Jagdamba Trailers (JTPL), one of India’s growing trailer manufacturers, has secured a significant order for 200 Tip Trailers from Thriveni Transport and Logistics Pvt. Ltd., a leading mining and logistics company serving operations across India and overseas.The order, placed for iron ore transportation, is a major milestone for JTPL, particularly as the company secured the business after competing with more than 10 established trailer manufacturers. It also strengthens an already successful relationship between the two companies. Approximately one and a half years ago, Thriveni Transport and..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code