Virtusa's Miyawaki
plantation drive

Through the Miyawaki approach, 8,000 saplings at GITAM University and 3,500 at Guru Nanak University were planted across 3.1 acres of land in Hyderabad. Over hundreds of volunteers, including employees and community members, participated in this project to restore greenery and improve the ecosystem. This initiative highlights Virtusa's commitment to sustainability and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions across all operations.

The 50 native species selected for this plantation drive are expected to grow over seven feet within two years, creating a dense, self-sustaining ecosystem that will benefit the local environment. The initiative is part of Virtusa’s broader environmental strategy, which includes similar efforts at KPR Engineering College and KSR Engineering College in Coimbatore and Tiruchengode, where an additional 10,000 saplings were planted.

While commenting on the initiative, Denver De Zylva, global head of sustainability and facilities at Virtusa Corporation and joint country head for Virtusa Sri Lanka, stated, “At Virtusa, we are proud to integrate sustainability into the core of our business model and reduce carbon footprint across all operations." He also thanked all the volunteers involved in the plantation drive, emphasizing that it is a step forward in Virtusa's ongoing journey to impact the environment and the community positively.

The project has been designed to create a meaningful and lasting environmental impact while setting the stage for future partnerships between the corporate world and educational institutions in the pursuit of sustainability. Over the next few years, the Virtusa Foundation will closely monitor the plantation’s growth and evaluate its ecological contributions, ensuring the initiative truly makes a difference and inspires others to follow suit.

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