To mark World Environment Day ‘23, one of the largest private sector banks in India, , Axis Bank organized Clean-A-thon, a cleanliness drive at Juhu Beach in Mumbai. This initiative is part of the Bank’s nationwide campaign to clean 25+ beaches and water bodies. Around 200 + volunteers joined the campaign to emphasize the urgency of combating plastic pollution and promoting responsible waste management practices.
Consultant, Liver Tranplantation, Nanavati Hospital,Vile Parle, Mumbai, India, Dr. Chetan V. Kantharia, MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery) graced the occasion.
The cleanliness drive witnessed participation from the Bank’s branch employees, local communities, environmental activists/influencers, local authorities, and volunteers who collected 2450 kg of plastic waste from beaches and water bodies. The volunteers also educated the local people about the harmful effects of plastic pollution and how they can reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Speaking about the initiative Group Executive – Branch Banking, Retail Liabilities & Product, Axis Bank Ravi Narayanan said, “We firmly believe that the responsibility to protect our planet lies with each one of us, and through this initiative, we aim to instill a sense of environmental consciousness and responsibility amongst fellow citizens. This initiative will add to several ongoing global efforts for a greener and more sustainable future, reaffirming our commitment to build a safe and healthier planet, which we owe to the generations which follow us.”
The Bank will be driving this campaign from 4th to 11th June 2023 across 20 cities, namely Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Patna, etc. This initiative is in alignment with the United Nations’ overarching theme for World Environment Day 2023, ‘#BeatPlasticPollution’.
Axis Bank’s participation in World Environment Day 2023 reflects its broader commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. The Bank acknowledges the need to raise awareness about the critical environmental challenges caused by plastic pollution and underscore the significance of waste management in preserving our planet.
