In line with its strong commitment towards preserving the environment, the philanthropic arm of GE, the GE Volunteers India launched a tree plantation drive "Green Environment" in partnership with the Defense Services.
More than 20 volunteers from the Delhi chapter of GE Volunteers India actively participated in the drive flagged off by Mr. William Blair, the Country Director of GE Aviation, India and Chairman, Delhi Chapter, GE Volunteers India. Around 2,000 saplings of different trees like Ashoka, Silver Oak, Arjuna, Bottle Brush, Alistonia and Jamun were planted across the Army Cantonment area.
Elaborating on GE’s commitment towards environmental conservation, Mr. Blair said, “This is part of GE’s effort to bring our teams together and give back to the community where we work and live. The tree plantation is an excellent initiative to increase the green cover, which is great for the community and positively impacts our environment”.
The GE Volunteers India comprises of GE employees and retirees who help improve their community by donating time and money to community based projects. More than 4,000 GE volunteers are currently engaged in over 40 on-going projects and 25 one-day events across the country.
Each region has a separate council of people dedicated to GE’s CSR projects. These teams of four to six people work with various project leaders to arrange funding from the business. Focusing on areas like education, environment and healthcare, the project activities range from cleaning, painting schools, blood donations and tree plantations to visiting visually challenged institutes and orphanages and donating toys and books.