{"id":6477,"date":"2025-06-07T10:47:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T10:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/?post_type=news&#038;p=6477"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:10:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:10:43","slug":"hari-krishna-exports-world-environment-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/news\/hari-krishna-exports-world-environment-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Hari Krishna Exports Deepens Environmental Commitment on World Environment Day 2025 Launches Employee Tree-Care Incentive to Accelerate Mission102030 in Partnership with 1t.org and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"max-width: 1060px; margin: auto; padding: 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #333;\">\n<style>\n    .blog-content p {<br \/>\n      text-align: justify;<br \/>\n      margin-bottom: 14px;<br \/>\n      line-height: 1.7;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content h2 {<br \/>\n      text-align: center;<br \/>\n      margin: 32px 0 18px;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content a {<br \/>\n      color: #0a58ca;<br \/>\n      text-decoration: underline;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    .blog-content img {<br \/>\n      display: block;<br \/>\n      margin: 24px auto;<br \/>\n      max-width: 100%;<br \/>\n      height: auto;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n  <\/style>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<article style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Empowering Employees and Greening the Future<\/strong> is at the heart of Hari Krishna Exports\u2019 latest environmental initiative. Surat, India \u2013 On World Environment Day 2025, Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (HK), a global leader in natural diamonds and sustainability, announced a new employee tree-care incentive programme. This initiative strengthens their pledge to plant 10 million trees by 2030 under Mission102030, the flagship mission of the Dholakia Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hari Krishna Exports, in partnership with 1t.org and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_Engagement_in_Environmental_Initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Employee Engagement in Environmental Initiatives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Employees will receive financial rewards for nurturing the trees they plant, encouraging long-term care, and fostering a sense of personal and environmental responsibility. This program extends Hari Krishna\u2019s guiding principle: \u201cWhat you nourish will flourish,\u201d turning it into a nationwide movement across India.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Tree_for_Today_Hope_for_Tomorrow_A_Stronger_Commitment_on_World_Environment_Day\"><\/span><strong>A Tree for Today, Hope for Tomorrow: A Stronger Commitment on World Environment Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">On this day, Padma Shri Awardee Shri Savjibhai Dholakia, Chairman and Founder of Hari Krishna Exports and the Dholakia Foundation, called on his team to deepen their dedication to environmental stewardship. Since launching Mission102030, Hari Krishna Exports has:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>\u2666 Switched to 100% solar-powered diamond manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>\u2666 Planted over 3.5 million trees (3,558,531 as of May 2025) across 25+ locations in India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 25px 0; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-07-at-9.43.50-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"Tree plantation drive showcasing sustainability efforts by Hari Krishna Exports\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">The mission focuses on planting the right trees in the right places, promoting ecosystem restoration, carbon capture, and sustainable community growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\u201cThis goes beyond planting trees, it\u2019s a promise to the planet\u2019s future. Every tree nurtured reflects our employees\u2019 commitment and hope for a sustainable tomorrow,\u201d said Savjibhai Dholakia.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiration_from_Sikkims_Tree_Program\"><\/span><strong>Inspiration from Sikkim\u2019s Tree Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 25px 0; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-07-at-9.43.49-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"Community engagement in tree-care program led by Hari Krishna Exports\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Savjibhai Dholakia was inspired by Sikkim\u2019s Mero Rukh Mero Santati (\u201cMy Tree, My Child\u201d) program, which plants 108 trees for every child born to symbolise a living bond between people and nature. This powerful symbolism fueled Hari Krishna\u2019s new employee tree-care incentive program.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Mission102030_Progress\"><\/span><strong>Overview of Mission102030 Progress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Mission102030 aims to plant 10 million trees across India by 2030. As of May 2025, the initiative has already planted over 3.5 million trees in 25+ regions, including mango orchards in Dudhala, where over 50,000 mango trees provide fruit annually to employees \u2014 an example of regenerative sustainability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Trees are planted to celebrate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2666 Every customer visit to trade shows<\/li>\n<li>\u2666 Every Kisna jewelry sale<\/li>\n<li>\u2666 Every stakeholder&#8217;s birthday and milestone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-07-at-9.43.49-AM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Mission102030 team planting trees to support ecosystem restoration goals\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alignment_with_Global_and_National_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Alignment with Global and National Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Hari Krishna Exports\u2019 environmental work aligns with:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>\u2666 India\u2019s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aim to create a 2.5\u20133 billion tonne CO\u2082 sink<\/li>\n<li>\u2666 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decadeonrestoration.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021\u20132030)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u2666 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1t.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1t.org\u2019s<\/a> pledge to grow 10 million trees and offset 220,000 metric tons of CO\u2082<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Key impact metrics tracked include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>\u2666 Tree survival rates and biodiversity indices<\/li>\n<li>\u2666 Soil and air quality improvements<\/li>\n<li>\u2666 Community participation and youth engagement<\/li>\n<li>\u2666 Gender equity and economic upliftment in rural areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Responsibility_and_Sustainability_Leadership\"><\/span><strong>Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Leadership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">As environmental challenges intensify, Mission 102030 demonstrates how corporate responsibility can drive meaningful change. Hari Krishna Exports\u2019 culture of sustainability and collective action not only contributes to a healthier planet but also sets a powerful example for others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">By integrating natural capital investment into its values, Hari Krishna Exports and the Dholakia Foundation inspire communities and businesses, demonstrating that meaningful change begins locally and can have a global impact.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Reflection_from_Sikkim\"><\/span><strong>A Reflection from Sikkim<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">Reflecting on his visit, Savjibhai Dholakia said, \u201cSikkim is more beautiful than Switzerland. It shows the peace and abundance that come when nature and humanity live in harmony. And deeply admired by Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s \u2018Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam\u2019 movement, which we proudly support by dedicating each new tree to a mother\u2019s love.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invitation_to_Join_the_Green_Movement\"><\/span><strong>Invitation to Join the Green Movement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-07-at-9.43.49-AM-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Hari Krishna Exports employees celebrating successful tree plantation milestone\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hari Krishna Exports<\/a> will showcase its sustainable innovations at JCK Las Vegas 2025 (June 6\u20139, Booth No. 13079) and invites visitors to plant a tree alongside them, joining in creating a greener future.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Empowering Employees and Greening the Future is at the heart of Hari Krishna Exports\u2019 latest environmental initiative. 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