08/06/2026
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Climate Change is the main focus during this year’s campaign of World’s Environment Day. The Earth is sending us clear signals through rising seas, wildfires, and melting glaciers. Globally, Solar panels stretch across rooftops. Wind turbines line the horizon. Cities are being redesigned for people. Forests are being replanted. Climate solutions are taking root in every corner of the planet. We are finally moving beyond the noise toward meaningful action. UNEP’s global campaign calls on all of us to step in , and help steer a world already in motion.
At JK Cement UAE, we marked the day with the following activities:
Housekeeping and waste management drive: Employees across all departments volunteered for a site cleanup campaign, removing approximately 0.3 tons of plastic and mixed waste from the plant premises.
Afforestation drive: With participation from our CEO, Mr. Amit Kothari, and our Ex-Co
members, we planted over 15 varieties of trees, including Neem, Indian Beech Tree (Karanja), Plumeria (frangipani), and Tebebuia. Each department at JK Cement UAE planted a tree, aligning with the UAE government& #39;s "Adopt a Tree" initiative.
Message from Top management: Mr. Ulaganathan Nehru, Head-Technical, emphasized the importance of the day. He discussed on individual responsibility in maintaining a safe and green environment. He also briefed the upcoming environmental initiative as and projects like EPD study and Carbon accounting. UAE government vision of NET ZERO by 2050. Our Head-HR, Mr. Unmesh Shukla, extended his sincere appreciation to the entire team for their continuous, collaborative efforts to nurture and maintain our green spaces.
Sustainable leader award: One Dry-mix employee has been awarded for his outstanding
contribution to environmental sustainability and ecosystem maintenance.
Snacks and Refreshments: We concluded the program with a cake-cutting ceremony and served juice and snacks to all participants.
Slogan of the day “Change happens through all of us. The choices we make can shape industries, shift markets and redefine our collective future.”
