Saudi Arabia highlights land restoration on World Environment Day

By OEM Update Editorial June 5, 2024 1:44 pm IST

World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world. 

World Environment Day, this year is being hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the 5th of June.

The 2024 day is focusing on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. As a nation facing degradation, desertification and drought, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is deeply invested in delivering solutions. The Kingdom is acting nationally and regionally through the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative. And it is acting globally, as we saw when the Saudi presidency of the G20 resulted in the adoption of the Global Land Restoration Initiative.

Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV, India’s auto industry is transitioning its energy mix towards cleaner alternate fuels in line with the nation’s Net Zero commitments. Our approach at VECV is through application-specific alternate fuel drivelines, smart manufacturing processes, and smart support solutions contributing to the rapid modernization of the Indian logistics ecosystem. We are committed to deliver on a diverse array of possibilities, including Battery Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines, and fuel cell technology, which will be introduced as the market becomes ready. In addition to this, we also believe that sustainability is about efficient asset utilization. All Volvo and Eicher trucks and buses are backed by a 100 percent connected ecosystem to deliver on our promise of productivity and superior uptime for our customers.

Sooraj Balakrishnan, Associate Director and Head of Marketing, Acer India, said, “Acer stands committed to addressing the urgent call to action presented by the climate crisis. We recognise that restoring ecosystems is paramount to mitigating climate change and enhancing human well-being. Our dedication to sustainability is evident in our recent achievement of reducing carbon emissions by 60 percent worldwide. Joining the RE100 initiative further solidifies our commitment to environmental stewardship alongside industry leaders. To transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2035, we remain steadfast in our mission to foster a greener future. Our Vero line-up of PCs and other IT products, which are made of recycled materials, is a testament to this cause. On this World Environment Day, we reaffirm our dedication to making meaningful contributions towards a healthier planet for current and future generations.