Max Life Plants 25,000 Trees At BSF Camp Gurugram, Advancing Environmental Sustainability

Max Life Insurance (Max Life) has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by planting 25,000 trees at the BSF Camp in Bhondsi, Gurugram. This initiative, which covers eight acres, was carried out using the innovative Miyawaki technique, where multiple indigenous tree species were planted closely together to foster rapid growth and enhance biodiversity.

The plantation drive is part of Max Life’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Pehal initiative, which focuses on meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at benefiting society. More than 50 Max Life employees volunteered in this activity, showing their commitment to the environment by adopting trees for future care. The event saw the participation of Subhash Yadav, IFS, DFO; Bajrang Lal Jat, Assistant Commandant, BSF along with Max Life leadership including Prashant Tripathy, CEO and Managing Director; Shailesh Singh, Senior Director and Chief People Officer; Amrit Singh, Director and Chief Financial Officer; Anurag Chauhan, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Head of ESG; and Sachin Saxena, Director and Chief Risk Officer.

Speaking at the event, Shailesh Singh, Senior Director and Chief People Officer at Max Life, remarked, "This tree plantation drive at the BSF Camp represents our commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. We aim to not only reduce our society's carbon footprint and improve air quality but also encourage a culture of volunteerism among our employees."

Haryana's Forest and Sports Minister, Kanwar Sanjay Singh, who was part of the drive and commented, "The 25,000 tree plantation by Max Life is essential in our collective efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability. This initiative is a significant step towards creating sustainable green spaces for the well-being of our society."

The Miyawaki technique used in the drive is known for its effectiveness in creating dense forests with a higher rate of carbon absorption. Once fully grown in about 12 months, these trees are expected to absorb approximately 52.32 kg of CO2 per square metre, contributing significantly to ongoing carbon reduction efforts.

This collaborative effort between Max Life and the BSF underscores the importance of corporate initiatives in tackling climate change and supporting ecological balance.