Mumbai : State Bank of India (SBI), nation’s
largest bank, today signed a Letter of Association with Bisleri International
Pvt. Ltd. to drive responsible plastic waste management across branches/offices
of SBI. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri will carry out training and
awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on responsible
plastic waste management, collection of used plastic waste from SBI offices and
sending for recycling.
“Bottles
for Change” is an initiative from Bisleri – India’s leading packaged water
brand, through which the company engages institutions, housing societies,
corporates, and communities to create awareness on responsible plastic waste
management. This partnership between SBI and Bisleri is also aimed to support
India’s transition towards a circular economy by fostering sustainable change through
responsible plastic waste management and achieve its goal of net zero emissions
by 2070.
Speaking
on the partnership, Shri. Ravi Ranjan, Managing Director (Risk, Compliance
& SARG), State Bank of India, said, "Our collaboration with
Bisleri under the “Bottles for Change” initiative is a step towards embedding
sustainable practices into our everyday workplace culture. We believe that when
employees are empowered to make responsible choices, that awareness extends
well beyond our offices and into the communities that we serve and are a part
of. Sustainable development and climate-conscious initiatives are important
pillars in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, and partnerships such as
this can help translate that larger vision into meaningful action on the ground”
Commenting
on the collaboration, Dr. Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International Pvt.
Ltd., said, “Responsible plastic waste management begins with awareness
and collective action. Our partnership with State Bank of India brings together
the reach of one of India’s largest institutions and Bisleri’s experience
through Bottles for Change to encourage responsible segregation, collection and
recycling of used plastic. By engaging employees across SBI offices, we aim to
build responsible practices at the workplace that can extend into homes and
communities. We believe this collaboration can become a scalable model for
corporate participation in advancing a circular economy for plastics.”
The
partnership reinforces SBI’s commitment to responsible growth and environmental
stewardship, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations and
achieve its goal of Net Zero (Scope 1,2 &3) by 2055 - its Centenary Year.
By encouraging responsible plastic waste management and recycling, SBI and
Bisleri aim to foster greater awareness and contribute to a more
resource-efficient and sustainable future for India.