Bank of Baroda, Chennai Zone celebrates World Environment Day with a range of Green Initiatives

Bank of Baroda, Chennai Zone celebrates World Environment Day with a range of Green Initiatives

Chennai, June 5, 2025: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Bank of Baroda, Chennai Zone joined the international community in reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. In line with this year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” which emphasizes the urgent need for collective action against plastic waste, the Bank undertook various green initiatives across its branches in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, including cleanup drives, walkathons, and awareness campaigns to promote the principles of the 4 Rs – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
 
A key highlight of the celebration was the inauguration of a Vertical Garden at Baroda Pride, Chennai Zonal Office, by T. N. Suresh, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda, in the presence of V. G. Senthil Kumar, DGM (Compliance & Assurance) and Sreenivas Ravipati, DGM (Business Development). This initiative, under the BOB Earth umbrella, is a testament to the Bank’s green mission. The garden features oxygen-generating plants such as Money Plant and Song of India, contributing to improved air quality and enhancing the office environment.
 
Speaking on the occasion, T. N. Suresh, General Manager & Zonal Head – Chennai Zone, Bank of Baroda said, “I’m delighted to inaugurate the Vertical Garden at the Baroda Pride, Chennai Zonal Office. This initiative under the BOB Earth programme is a powerful symbol of our ‘Go Green’ commitment. It not only beautifies our office premises but also supports cleaner air and urban greening.”
 
These initiatives are aligned with the Bank’s long-term ESG goals, contributing to a cleaner and greener future.