Axis Bank, in partnership with local NGO 4Socio, organized the 'Run with Mother for Mother Planet' marathon at Nehru Stadium to promote environmental sustainability.
The event was flagged off by Palwe Girish Haribhau IFS and V Sharmuthi IFS, both Assistant Conservators of Forests, Coimbatore Forest Division. Senior Axis Bank officials, including Nuti Chakravarthy, Regional Branch Banking Head – South 2, and P Vinod, Circle Head – Coimbatore, were also present.
Over 2,000 citizens participated in the 1.5 km and 3 km races, including Axis Bank employees, women, youth, and environmental enthusiasts. The marathon aimed to raise awareness about sustainable living and healthy lifestyles. Participants received digital certificates and medals as recognition for their commitment to the cause. Additionally, Axis Bank, in collaboration with Global Art, conducted ‘Best-out-of-Waste’ workshops at residential societies across Coimbatore. More than 600 citizens engaged in these workshops to learn creative ways to repurpose plastic and non-biodegradable waste. These initiatives echoed the United Nations’ World Environment Day 2025 theme — “Beat Plastic Pollution”.
Mr. Sanjeev Moghe, President & Head – Branch Banking (South & West), Axis Bank, emphasized the Bank’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community participation.