Introduction

At Tata Power, we are committed to achieving 'no net loss of biodiversity' and have put in place measures for the conservation of ecosystems and species across all levels. Diverse kinds of ecosystems are resilient from pressing environmental changes like those triggered by climate change, pollution, and disease. The loss of biodiversity can lead to destabilized ecosystems that are less able to recover from the amplified effects of environment-perturbing events and, subsequently, tend towards a collapse with multiple consequences for human societies.

Tata Power has been organizing mega afforestation drives of native plants and increasing the green layer since 1972. To date, it has successfully planted more than 4.5 million trees.

Promoting environmental conservation

To build country-wide awareness and make a larger impact, Tata Power has joined hands with the ICICI Foundation for ‘Project GhanVan' — which is targeting planting 2.5 lakh indigenous trees spread out.

Khopoli, and Bhira in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats. This is but a glimpse of the significant socio-economic impacts promoted by this project, which also seeks to improve environmental sustainability. The objective of 'GhanVan' is to generate environmental education and awareness within the community that ultimately results in the instillation of responsibility for ecosystem conservation and sustainability. This part of education is vital to shaping future generations as guardians of the environment.

It would create employment for local communities doing plantation activities and their maintenance efforts. By providing stable incomes, this helps people lead sustainable lives and supports local economies.

'GhanVan' is not just a tree plantation program; it signifies our joint approach towards formulating a much needed greener, healthier, and consequently stronger society where environmental conservation occurs along with the voice of communities. This partnership between Tata Power and the ICICI Foundation is setting the tone for a sustainable revolution that transcends beyond the boundaries of the Western Ghats, leading to long-lasting ripples across society.