Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks under its “bob Earth” initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, has launched its “bob Earth Green Drive” with a major tree plantation drive. From January 20 to January 26, 2025, the bank will be planting 10- fruit bearing saplings at each of its branches in Hyderabad Zone comprising Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The campaign began with a special tree plantation event at the National Institute for Micro- Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) campus in Hyderabad, where the Bank’s team, led by Shri. Ritesh Kumar, General Manager and Zonal Head of Hyderabad Zone, planted multiple fruit-bearing saplings. This marks the start of a week- long series of tree plantation activities across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with branches across the region participating in the drive.
The bob Earth initiative taken by the Bank is a step towards minimizing carbon footprint thus, contributing towards a better and a greener nation.
About Bank of Baroda
Founded on 20th July, 1908 by Sir Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Bank of Baroda is one of the leading commercial banks in India. At 63.97% stake, it is majorly owned by the Government of India. The Bank serves its global customer base of ~165 million through over 70,000 touch points spread across 17 countries in five continents and through its various digital banking platforms, which provide all banking products and services in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The Bank’s vision matches the aspirations of its diverse clientele base and seeks to instil a sense of trust and security in all their dealings with the Bank.
