Highlights of the event:
· The theme of the event is sustainability
· Saplings to be given to each runner in each city
· Bio degradable & recyclable material to be
used for this event
· Runner’s bib would consist of seeds which can be
planted post the marathon
· First 750 registrations to be given T-Shirt made
from 100% recycled plastics
SBI, the country’s largest bank’s commitment towards environmental
health and energy conservation takes another leap with the announcement of SBI
Green Marathon. The bank is organizing a 2K, 5K, 10K, 21K run on the 18th of
February in the KTPO Ground, Whitefiled.
SBI Green Marathon is going to be a 6 city marathon event starting
4th of February in Mumbai followed by Delhi, Bangalore,
Chennai, Ahmedabad and concluding in Chandigarh on March 4. The bank has
embarked on this sustainability initiative of conducting a marathon run with an
underlying concept of a greener Planet. The bank is looking forward to take SBI
Green Marathon to all its 16 Local head Offices (LHOs) from the next financial
year 2018-19.
SBI is expecting close to 25000 participants combining all 6
cities. The “Run for green” theme recognizes every participating
individual as agents of change for a greener globe. Each runner will be given
saplings to promote clean and green city. Even the runner’s bib would consist
of seeds which can be planted post the Marathon. Also bio degradable and
recyclable material is to be used by the bank in most part of event execution.
Prashant Kumar, DMD (HR) & CDO, SBI said, “As a responsible
Corporate Citizen, we at SBI have pursued the business philosophy of integrated
sustainability which seeks to leverage the synergy between Social, Environment
and economic aspects of Business. With SBI Green Marathon, the bank has
reaffirmed and endorsed its continued commitment towards Sustainable
Development. We hope with large number of participants, people would appreciate
our efforts towards saving environment for a better future of the country”.
Environmental protection has come out to be a concern area which
touches every life inhabiting this Planet. Efforts are made worldwide to work
for a greener planet. Ensuring Sustainable development will always be a serious
challenge. But today environmental sustainability is a need of the hour.
Initiatives like these create awareness among people about the importance of
safe environment for a healthy living.
SBI is currently observing a fair amount of participation for the
Marathon in all the 6 cities.
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