New Delhi: Himalaya Wellness Company has announced the achievement of planting over one million trees across India, marking a step in the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
“Recognizing the urgency of preserving these invaluable ecosystems, especially in areas of high ecological significance, Himalaya Wellness Company has taken proactive steps to protect and restore forested regions” company said in a statement.
In Maharashtra, the company has planted over eight lakh trees, while in Karnataka, more than one lakh trees have been planted
“Additionally, the company has expanded their environmental conservation efforts to Meghalaya, planting over 30,000 indigenous species in the terrains of Kyrdemkhla, Perkseh, and Mawphlang” it said.
Commenting on the achievement, KG Umesh, Director-Human Resources, Himalaya Wellness Company said, “The initiative is rooted in the Company’s core philosophy of ‘Care for Life,’ which encapsulates the vision of ‘Wellness in every Home and Happiness in every Heart.’ At Himalaya, we believe that products beneficial for people should also be beneficial for the planet.”
In alignment with UNESCO’s recognition of the Western Ghats as a biodiversity hotspot in 2012, Himalaya pledged to preserve this ecological treasure alongside visionary NGOs and local communities.
They have undertaken an extensive tree planting initiative across the Western Ghats, planting over nine lakh trees to restore and preserve the region’s rich biodiversity.
The tree planting efforts contribute significantly to the region’s biodiversity, providing habitats for various species and helping to sequester carbon.
According to environmental experts, the reforestation of these areas plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change and enhancing local ecosystems’ resilience. These initiatives also help prevent soil erosion, which is vital for maintaining the health of the Western Ghats.
India hosts three of the world’s 34 “global biodiversity hotspots”—the Western Ghats, the Eastern Himalayas, and the Indo-Burma region—each rich in unique species but facing severe conservation threats.
Lt. Cdr. Deokant Payasi (Retd.), CEO and Trustee “SayTrees Environmental Trust”, said “The profound ecological benefits visible from our collaboration with Himalaya over the past four years have been remarkable. This initiative, strategically focused on village commons, has not only augmented the availability of tree-based resources for local communities but also mitigated the pressure on deep forest ecosystems”.
Padmanabha Hegde, a farmer from Bekematha (Sirsi), said “We have witnessed the planting of over 1.7 lakh trees in our region in 2024. There are more than 100 species, which provide fruit, timber, medicine, fodder, dry leaf, pollen, and nectar for honeybees”.
As part of their ambitious 2030 vision, Himalaya Wellness Company aims to plant five million trees and source 95% of herbs from farms employing regenerative practices.
“This commitment reflects the company’s dedication to sustainable development and community welfare, focusing on long-term positive impact rather than short-term gains” it said.
