Ameenpur, Jan.16 (Maxim News): Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) distributed 1,000 cotton bags at recently concluded second leg of its Experience Centre expo at its factories, including the one at Ameenpur. The HCCB was one of the first corporates to distribute cotton bags in a bid to encourage the use of sustainable materials and reduce the usage of single-use plastic.
The company also created a game zone where visitors were made aware about waste segregation at source – a major environmental challenge. The gamification zone was aimed at enabling and educating people to take care of their surroundings and contribute to the cleanliness drive. Among the other attractions at the Experience Center was the demonstration of Ultra High Density plantation (UHDP) method of growing mangoes under the company’s flagship program – Project Unnati.
Among other things, the 4-day expo also engaged people in skill building, new methods of fruit cultivation, use of renewable energy and so on. Kamlesh Sharma, Chief Communications Officer, HCCB said they also offered to help local youth develop their curriculum vitae to improve their employability. The service included providing inputs on the know-how of basic elements such as creating a video resume, brushing up the basic skills, networking and so on.
The company also showcased how it employed and enabled women from the local community to handle different kinds of jobs inside the HCCB factories. The stories were aimed at not only inspiring the local community but also helping break stereotypes that women couldn’t operate heavy manufacturing equipment or drive heavy vehicles, he added. (Maxim News)
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