Honda Celebrates World Environment Day

By Ganesh

Published: Friday, June 6, 2014, 11:28 [IST]

One the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5th), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) started its week long celebrations at its Manesar manufacturing facility and at its dealerships across the country.

HMSI has been holding these celebrations for the last 14 years. This year's celebrations will go on till 11th June ‘14. This year's theme is "Raise your voice not the sea level"

The celebrations were kicked off with the planting of a tree at the factory by Mr. Keita Muramatsu- President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. This was followed by environment pledge taken by all Honda associates to stay committed towards environment protection in their work areas and day to day lives.

"Preserving the environment is top of the mind for us at Honda. As a responsible corporate, Honda announced it's global vision of 30% CO2 reduction by 2020 and in India too, we are actively contributing to build a greener tomorrow. The same reflects in our processes, technology and plant architecture." Mr. Keita Muramatsu said at the event.

The usual initiatives such as free PUC check-ups aside, Honda also carries out various other initiatives such as distribution of saplings to customers, conduction of plantation and clean up drives.

Honda will also carry out an awareness campaign, themed around promotion of "eco-friendly bags and non-usage of plastic bags was initiated", in collaboration with Haryana State Pollution Board (HSPCB).

Honda works on a holistic approach of environment preservation through it's Green Factory, Green Dealer & Green Supplier concept.

As per this philosophy, Honda's Manesar factory has Waste Heat Recovery Boilers to recover waste energy, and facility to recycle and reuse waste water within the factory. Various employee engagement programs including in-house training, slogan & poster making competitions are organized to encourage increased participation as well.

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