Bhadrak:(AO Bureau) :- On the occasion of World Environment Day, Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. reaffirms its commitment to fostering sustainable ecosystems within and around the vicinity of its operations through comprehensive initiatives focused on environmental conservation. Through these, FACOR is on a mission to create an ecologically promising future for all.
In line with the same, the company launched its first-ever eco-friendly enterprise mobility in partnership with Treewards Foundation. Under the initiative, for every significant task accomplished on the internal platform by employees, they will be contributing to a larger cause of a greener tomorrow with tree plantation. Thereby, incorporating environmental awareness within the functionality of the organization. The initiative was launched by FACOR CEO Mr. Pankaj Sharma along with other senior leadership from FACOR. Reiterating the commitment towards Transforming the Planet, FACOR organized various environment-friendly initiatives such as cleanliness drive, plantation drives, environment-related quizzes, drawing, and slogan competitions.
Environment Day started with a cleanliness drive at the FACOR Township, contributing to making the earth greener and cleaner. Participants contributed to removing plastic waste underscoring the importance of collective efforts in promoting a more sustainable environment. This was followed by a plantation drive at FACOR, where employees came together to plant the samplings in and around the operational areas of the company. This initiative encouraged employees to take positive steps towards improving biodiversity, mitigating climate change, enhancing environmental care, and significantly reducing plastic waste to improve the quality of life. Along with the same, FACOR is committed to planting 10,000 saplings around its vicinity villages to further boost the flora in the surrounding areas.
Reiterating the company’s unwavering commitment to a greener and sustainable future, FACOR CEO Mr. Pankaj Sharma said, “In line with Vedanta’s goal of 1 trillion trees movement, I strongly motivate everyone to move towards and restore the greenery around us. In the same quest, FACOR is undertaking a plantation drive, determined to plant 15,000 saplings during the 2024 monsoon. This further marks another step towards a brighter future.”
Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), is one of the oldest & reputed producers of Charge Chrome in India, an essential ingredient to produce Steel & Stainless Steel. It was established in 1983 and recently became a part of Vedanta Group in September 2020. As a responsible corporate FACOR is also working towards the Socio-Economic development of the community through structured CSR interventions. It has a robust mechanism in place to execute community development programs for the benefit of the community at large.