India, April 23, 2026 – Mitsubishi Electric India, in collaboration with Earthwatch Institute India, commemorated World Earth Day 2026 through an on-ground employee engagement programme at Talegaon Dabhade Lake, near Pune, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative on lake conservation.
As part of the programme, employees participated in a guided lakeside “Walk & Talk” session, exploring the importance of urban blue and green spaces using digital field guides and interactive applications. This was followed by a clean-up drive and plantation activity aimed at improving the lake environment. Employees also attended a session on carbon and water footprints, gaining practical insights into measuring and reducing environmental impact, supported by demonstrations of tools such as automatic weather stations, air quality systems, and water quality assessment technologies.
The programme concluded with a reflection session and group discussion to reinforce key learnings and encourage long-term behavioural change.
The engagement marks one year of Mitsubishi Electric India’s CSR initiative on lake conservation, launched in FY 2024-25 in partnership with Earthwatch Institute India. Focused on protecting waterbodies and strengthening surrounding biodiversity in Talegaon and nearby regions, the initiative combines ecological restoration with community participation and science-based learning.
Over the past year, the programme has included biodiversity mapping of multiple lakes in the region, development of digital field guides, and citizen science initiatives involving students, women’s groups, and local communities. It has also supported plantation efforts, environmental education, and capacity building to encourage sustained community-led conservation.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Atsushi Takase, Managing Director, Mitsubishi Electric India said, “Through our lake conservation initiative, we aim to move beyond awareness and enable meaningful engagement with the environment. By combining on-ground activities with scientific tools and community participation, we are working to restore local ecosystems while helping individuals better understand the impact of their everyday actions. This approach supports long-term behavioural change and reflects our commitment to sustainable development.”
As climate change continues to impact ecosystems globally, Mitsubishi Electric India’s CSR efforts in Talegaon represent a sustained approach to building environmental resilience at the local level. The initiative aligns with the company’s philosophy of “Changes for the Better” and contributes to broader sustainability goals, including responsible water management and climate action.