Maharashtra, 6 August 2025 : As part of its continued commitment to environmental stewardship
and inclusive community engagement, Rustomjee Group, a leading Mumbai-based
real estate developer, successfully completed Phase Two of its flagship
sustainability initiative ‘Go Green Kasara 25’, with the plantation of over
10,000 native saplings in the ecologically significant region of Kasara. This
effort forms a vital step in Rustomjee’s long-term vision to plant over 50,000
trees, driving large-scale biodiversity restoration and encouraging grassroots
participation across the landscape.
The plantation drive will be graced by Prof.
(Dr.) Arun D. Sawant, Director of WTERT-India and President of SOCLEEN and FOT,
as the Chief Guest. A distinguished academician and environmental
scientist, Dr. Sawant has held leadership roles including Vice Chancellor of
the University of Rajasthan and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of
Mumbai.
Held at Rustomjee Belle Vue, Kasara, on
3rd August 2025 the plantation drive witnessed enthusiastic
participation from 250+ volunteers, including Rustomjee employees,
customers, NGOs, local citizens, and eco-conscious partners. The event was a
powerful collaboration with CREDAI, Freedom Foundation and Natural
Solution, bringing together scientific know-how, grassroots mobilization,
and corporate responsibility.
“True sustainability goes beyond green
certifications, it must be rooted in empathy, science, and long-term impact.
Through initiatives like Go Green Kasara 25, we are not only planting trees,
but we are also nurturing legacies, reconnecting communities to nature and
shaping resilient futures.”
— Mr. Boman Rustom Irani, Chairman
and Managing Director, Rustomjee Group
The trees planted were carefully selected native
species, chosen for their ability to thrive in Kasara’s specific ecological
conditions, contribute to carbon capture, groundwater
recharge, soil regeneration, and support local
biodiversity. The drive was not just about planting trees, it was
about rebuilding ecosystems and reinstating nature’s rhythm
in a region undergoing rapid transformation.
“For us, sustainability is not an
afterthought, it’s a responsibility. At Rustomjee, we are building ecosystems,
not just buildings. Through every tree we plant, every community we engage, we
reaffirm our purpose, to build a future where people and the planet thrive
together.”
— Mrs. Namrata Nulwalla, ESG & Sustainability Lead,
Rustomjee Group
This initiative reflects Rustomjee’s holistic
environmental strategy under its sustainability vision of ‘A Beautiful
Life’, aiming to harmonize real estate with natural ecosystems.
The scientific direction was led by Natural
Solution, an environmental solutions firm founded by Dr. Ajit Gokhale known
for pioneering reed bed STPs, greywater reuse systems, and native biodiversity
restoration. Their role ensured each sapling was suited to thrive with minimal
maintenance and maximum ecological gain. Meanwhile, Freedom Foundation,
under the leadership of Alpa Shah, infused the event with community spirit,
managing event logistics, volunteer engagement, and environmental awareness
activities on-ground.
