Tenneco Clean Air India to plant 14,000 native saplings under second phase of Vrikshaaropan Abhiyan

Tenneco Clean Air India Limited has launched the second phase of its flagship CSR initiative, ‘Vrikshaaropan Abhiyan’, committing to plant 14,000 native saplings across India by the end of the current financial year.

The initiative aims to strengthen urban green cover, improve biodiversity and contribute to climate resilience and ecological restoration. Under the programme, 5,000 trees will be planted in Pune in partnership with Vaghmi Foundation, while another 9,000 saplings will be planted across Pune and Gurugram in collaboration with the Times Employ India Foundation.

The second phase was inaugurated at Army Cantonment Land in Pune in partnership with the Indian Army and Vaghmi Foundation.

Commenting on the initiative, Arvind Chandra, Chief Executive Officer, Tenneco Clean Air India Limited, said, “At Tenneco Clean Air India, our responsibility towards cleaner air extends far beyond the technologies we develop for the automotive industry. With ‘Clean Air’ in our name, we believe our role is not only to help reduce emissions inside a vehicle but also to contribute to a healthier environment outside it. Through initiatives such as Vrikshaaropan Abhiyan, we are strengthening nature’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide while creating greener, healthier communities. We take our responsibility towards society seriously and remain committed to making meaningful, incremental progress towards building a more sustainable future for generations to come.”

The company said the programme follows the successful completion of the first phase, under which 5,000 native trees were planted and are being maintained at the Indian Army land in Pune.