Eco-friendly practices begin at home
Infosys is taking proactive action to manage the resources of the planet more responsibly. Our employees are becoming change agents and fostering eco-friendly practices through Green Connect, the environmental sustainability unit of the ‘Voice of Youth’ program.
Under the mentorship of Chairman, N.R. Narayana Murthy, Green Connect partners with the Bangalore Electronic City Industries Association (ELCIA), the Departments of Horticulture Forests, and the Government of Karnataka to spread the message and take coordinated action.
Green Connect is divided into several subgroups or Wings based on the area of specialization:
Biodiversity Wing
- Develops sustainable solutions to nurture bee hives and rare species of butterflies at the Infosys Bangalore Development Center (DC)
4R Wing
- Coordinates projects related to the ‘4R’ principle: Refuse – Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
- Banned the use of polythene bags on the campus
- Initiated a Food Reuse project to deliver surplus food from the cafeteria at the Bangalore DC to hospitals and destitute homes
Tree Plantation Wing
- Plants and maintains saplings across medians on the Bangalore Expressway
- Supports a Green Village model of agro-forestry to supplement the livelihood of people in rural areas
Energy Wing
- Developed a novel pop up reminder for employees to switch off their PCs at the end of the day
Car Pooling Wing
- Developed a car pool application that enables employees to form car pools and commute to work
- Reserves parking space for car pools at the Bangalore DC
Branding and Engagements Wing
- Creates awareness about environmental sustainability
- Conducts activities including debates, documentary films and photography contests, and Infy Rocks, an inter-college rock festival
Web Wing
- Updates information about activities and moderates the discussion board of the Green Connect portal