2024-06-05

On this World Environment Day, in harmony with the theme "Land Restoration for the Future," a butterfly garden graced the Caterpillar campus in Thiruvallur, Chennai. TIES, as the implementing partner for Caterpillar Inc. Ltd.'s sustainability project, led the initiative. Three meticulously landscaped gardens adorned the front of the office and cafeteria buildings, covering an area of five cents. A total of 1400 saplings, representing 45 species, were thoughtfully planted. Notably, on the day of its inauguration, the garden welcomed visitors in the form of 12 butterfly species, eliciting admiration from all present. During his inaugural address, Mr. Sekar Murugesan, Director, Global Procurement, Caterpillar, reflected on how the garden evokes childhood memories, emphasizing its dual role in preserving the area's biodiversity and raising community awareness about nature conservation. Mr. Santharam Ragavan, Director Manufacturing Operations, read the pledge of the day. Dr. Punnen Kurian, Director of TIES, elucidated the methodology behind enhancing biodiversity through butterfly gardens. Ms. Smitha S., Head of CSR, introduced the esteemed guests and noted that this marks the campus's first sustainability garden. Mr. Basavaraj Biradar, Senior Manager, Supply chain Management Raghunathan Santhana Gopal, Senior Manager Manufacturing operation, Lakshmi Umapathy, Senior Manager Manufacturing operation, Sarath Babu N., A.O. & Nature Education Officer, TIES, and Mr. Prakash G., Project Manager, TIES, all of whom actively participated in the ceremony. Mr. Chandrasekar Kandasamy, Senior Manager Manufacturing operations, proposed vote of thanks.