As we near World environment day, Bharti AXA General Insurance celebrates “Greenfficiency� across 48 offices and 147 points of presence. As a corporate citizen, the company is committed to reducing its environmental impact. By FY 2012, Bharti AXA General Insurance aims to cut its energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 20% and water and paper consumption by 15%.

In order to do so, Bharti AXA General Insurance is inculcating environmental friendly practices amongst all its employees as a start to acting responsible in the way we conduct business in our daily lives. As a part of Corporate Responsibility (CR) Week at Bharti AXA GI, the company celebrates environment day special with a host of activities. This includes, no print day, observing earth hour, no car day, a nursery sale and dressing green amongst others. To know more, a byte from some of our employees on what we have planned.

“We are observing Earth Hour for one day. But for the rest of the year, remember the power is in your finger tips. When its time to leave, hit the switch. Let’s reduce our energy consumption� – G.S Daya Shankar, Marketing, Bharti AXA GI, Bangalore.

We are stopping the press for a day. I will print only if I have to and that too on double sides to reduce consumption. Not printing should be an important daily decisionâ€� – Krithika Kalyan, Health vertical, Bharti AXA GI.

“No car day. All of us are taking public transport. If you live near by make it a habit to walk or take the cycle. For those who live at a distance car pooling is a great alternative.  Basically travel smart. Take low carbon transport. As the saying goes, it’s the journey and not the destination.�- Meena Radhakrishnan, Finance team, Bharti AXA GI.

“In honor of the great Gaia, we will be dressed in green. It’s the color for fresh living. More greens give better eyes sight and healthier living. So go green everyday – Ramneet Walia, Strategic Projects and Planning, Bharti AXA GI.

We are organizing a nursery sale at office. I intend to pick up plants and seeds with which I can grow a small vegetable garden at home. Eating fresh local produce is most healthy. The organic movement is free of harmful chemicals and safer for you and your family – Ankush Bhardwaj, Motor vertical, Bharti AXA General Insurance.

“We are creating a series of vibrant and creative electronic mailers on simple things we can do in our daily lives to protect our depleting resources. We will be sharing this with all employees every hour on hour through the day – Leela Reddy, Corporate Communications, Bharti AXA GI.