As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in FY2024–25, we committed to the theme of water body rejuvenation. As a first step in fulfilling this commitment, we partnered with a vendor authorized by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to survey the environs of Embassy 247.
The survey identified a nallah connecting to the Navi Mumbai Creek that was filled with waste, contaminated water, mosquitoes, and emitted a foul odor. These conditions posed potential risks to public health and aquatic life.
Following the identification, we obtained quotations and finalized an authorized vendor to deploy heavy equipment such as suction trucks for cleaning the nallah and disposing of the waste in a safe and responsible manner. Necessary permissions were secured from municipal authorities and senior management, and a risk assessment was conducted prior to implementation.
With approvals in place, the cleaning activity commenced with the active participation of the Embassy 247 teams and senior management.
Benefits
Once cleared of pollutants such as dried leaves, plastic, cans, soiled clothes, and other waste, the foul odor from the nallah dissipated and the stagnant water began to flow.
The cleaner water now poses significantly lower risks of diseases such as dengue and malaria and is more conducive to supporting aquatic life such as fish and turtles.
Importantly, after witnessing the transformation and experiencing the benefits firsthand, community members living around the nallah have begun disposing of their waste more responsibly instead of dumping it into the water body. This reflects a positive shift towards sustainable behavior and environmental stewardship.