Chandigarh,  June 6: As part of World Environment Day 2026, Cosmo Foundation, the community outreach arm of Cosmo First Ltd., celebrated the day with a series of employee engagement initiatives in Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The activities were aimed at raising people’s awareness of environmental issues and of engaging individuals in conservation efforts.

The employees gathered at Karjan, Gujarat to take an oath for sustainable environmental practices and participate in a plantation drive. As a part of organised activities, Cosmo Foundation in association with Prayas Youth Foundation hosted a Seed Ball Making Workshop in Delhi, and a plantation drive at the army cantonment biodiversity hub in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, where employees planted 100 saplings and contributed to long-term greening efforts. These activities were part of the World Environment Day celebrations and are in addition to the large-scale plantation programmes of the Cosmo Foundation.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Yamini Kumar Jaipuria, Managing Trustee, Cosmo Foundation and Whole-time Director (Corporate Strategy, ESG and CSR), Cosmo First, said,

“Environmental sustainability requires consistent action, community participation, and long-term commitment. At Cosmo Foundation, our efforts have grown into a movement that has impacted multiple lives, through tree plantations, water conservation, renewable energy adoption, and environmental awareness across communities. The progress we have achieved is the result of strong partnerships with institutions, local communities, volunteers, and organisations such as the BSF, Indian Army, and Prayas Youth Foundation, who share our vision for a greener future. As we mark World Environment Day, we remain committed to creating lasting environmental impact by encouraging collective action and nurturing a sense of responsibility towards the planet for generations to come.”

Over the years, Cosmo Foundation has endeavoured to create a meaningful impact in the communities it operates in. It has impacted the lives of more than 7.78 lakh through its 3E approach various interventions spanning education, environment and community empowerment. Within its environmental focus area, the foundation has been instrumental in planting more than 1.61 lakh trees in Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat and Haryana in collaboration with Border Security Force, Indian Army, Prayas Youth Foundation etc. These efforts have resulted in over 179 acres of land being rehabilitated with a mix of plantation approaches including Miyawaki forests, agroforestry, high density plantations and fruit bearing trees which have created a richer biodiversity with over 80 tree species being planted. The Foundation has further promoted conservation of rainwater of more than 2.06 crore litres, through school-based rainwater harvesting systems, facilitated access to clean energy through solar installations across community institutions and fostered responsible waste management practices through the distribution of waste bins in schools and local communities.

In FY 2025-26 alone, the Foundation has planted 50,000 trees at BSF Chhawla, Delhi and in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, on a land area of nearly 10 acres of land. It also installed 17.98 kW of solar power systems in four rural schools in Karjan, supported over 220 families including beneficiaries of agroforestry interventions and individuals engaged at tree plantation sites and helped recycle 383.8 kilograms of electronic waste responsibly. More than 13,200 students and community members participated in drives for cleanliness, plastic collection, plantation, workshop and awareness sessions. Further, Swachhata Committees continued to function in 52 schools, involving over 10,000 students every year. At the same time, public green spaces such as Jasola Kos Minar Park in Delhi and Karjan Public Park in Gujarat continued to be maintained as part of the Foundation’s environmental programmes.

Cosmo Foundation’s environmental initiatives keep promoting sustainable practices in communities and contribute to global goals on clean energy, sustainable communities, responsible consumption, climate action, biodiversity conservation, and collaborative partnerships.