OdishaPlus Bureau
Vedanta Aluminium has established a lush new Butterfly Park within its premises at Jharsuguda, Odisha. It has over 100 plant species that will attract and nurture more than 30 rare and exquisite butterfly species such as the Common Mormon, Zebra Blue and Danaid Eggfly providing them with a nurturing habitat.
The Butterfly Park will further play a role in providing an ecosystem to local flora and fauna such as rare flowering plant species, birds, bees, etc. Through it’s initiatives, under #GreenHearts campaign, Vedanta Aluminum is creating avenues to nurture biodiversity in Jharsuguda, Odisha.
The company believes that fostering biodiversity is fundamental to its commitment to achieving ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) excellence and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
By adhering to the principles of ‘Lifestyle for Environment – LiFE’ a Government of India initiative, the company implements a comprehensive range of measures to preserve and restore biological diversity around its operations, including habitat restoration and conservation projects for endangered species. Through initiatives such as the Butterfly Park, Vedanta Aluminum is also contributing to the UN SDG, particularly Goal 15: Conserving Life on Land.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Gupta, CEO Vedanta Aluminum, Jharsuguda, said, “At Vedanta, we believe that fostering biodiversity is essential for environmental sustainability, and it aligns with our goals of ESG excellence and sustainable development. We are committed to further strengthening our environmental stewardship in collaboration with the local communities to preserve local flora and fauna. The establishment of Butterfly Park is yet another critical step that bolsters our dedication to preserving local biodiversity. By enhancing the ecosystems with our consistent efforts, we strive to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for all.”
As part of World Environment Week and Biodiversity Week, the company undertook several initiatives in and around its operations under the ambit of its annua #GreenHearts campaign like City cleanliness drive in Jharsuguda town, Awareness programmes on plastic pollution aiming to educate and inspire young minds to become responsible environmental stewards,
Plantation drive of the vulnerable species Chloroxylon Swietenia, bicycle rallies and walkathons with employees representing their commitment towards creating a cleaner and greener environment.
Nukkad Nataks were staged to help spread awareness about the harmful effects of plastic pollution through the engaging medium of drama and storytelling along with Drawing and fancy-dress competitions for children with eco-friendly themes
Through collaborative efforts with local communities, Vedanta Aluminum has successfully planted a large number of trees, increasing the green cover in and around their plant operations and creating substantial carbon sinks in the vicinity of their operations.