Gurugram, Sep 15: Knauf, World’s no. 1 company in Drywall and Ceiling Solutions, recently participated in a tree plantation drive at IFFCO Chowk, Gurugram in India. The activity formed part of a larger nature-based initiative along the IFFCO Chowk stretch, aimed at strengthening urban resilience, improving rainwater management, and enhancing the surrounding green cover.
The plantation drive was part of a larger sustainability initiative along the IFFCO Chowk stretch. For the past few months, Knauf India, in collaboration with the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority and iamGurgaon, has been implementing nature-based stormwater interventions along this stretch. They include bioswales, recharge channels and rainwater harvesting structures, designed to enable rainwater to move more naturally through the urban landscape and support groundwater recharge. The initiative is intended to improve rainwater absorption, support groundwater recharge and contribute to a more resilient urban environment. It also reflects the importance of collaboration between civic authorities, community organisations and businesses in addressing environmental challenges in rapidly growing cities.
Around 40 members of the Knauf India team participated in the tree plantation activity, further strengthening the company’s on-ground engagement with the initiative.
Shray Mehndiratta, CFO, Knauf India, said,
“We are pleased to be part of an initiative that brings together civic authorities, community organisations and businesses to create a more resilient and sustainable Gurugram. The work being undertaken at IFFCO Chowk demonstrates the value of nature-based solutions in addressing urban environmental challenges.”
Gaunik Singh, Marketing Director, Knauf India, said,
“At Knauf, sustainability is not just a CSR agenda; it is a key pillar that shapes what we make and what we stand for. As a company shaping modern construction, we believe a developed India must also be built with a sustainable mindset. Today’s tree plantation drive is a small but meaningful step towards that vision, bringing businesses, employees and communities together to create real change. For us, building better means building responsibly, for a more sustainable India.”
The initiative reflects Knauf India’s continued commitment to supporting responsible practices and contributing to sustainable communities. By supporting nature-based stormwater management alongside efforts to increase green cover, Knauf India is contributing to a larger effort to create urban spaces that are greener, more resilient and better equipped for the future.