Environmental protection is a topic that is particularly close to the Volkswagen Group’s heart. And not just in words: the German giant also proves it with deeds, and also in Italy, where it has actively contributed to an activity dedicated to the collection of plastic coordinated by Plastic Free Odv Onlus. The name of this initiative was “VGI Eco Day“, and consisted of an afternoon dedicated to the collection of plastic and waste in a critical area on the banks of the Adige river.
Plastic free initiative
“A concrete gesture that confirms 360 degree commitment of Volkswagen Group Italia for environmental protection and which is part of the many activities promoted in this area – reads a note bearing the signature of the German giant – Environmental protection is a priority issue for the Volkswagen Group which, in line with its environmental policy, promotes a holistic approach to sustainabilitywhich ranges from the constant improvement of production and company processes to the awareness of collaborators, who are personally called to give their contribution both in the workplace and in the private sphere”.
Rain of garbage collected
In particular, the protagonists of this activity have cleaned up various green areas in the South Adige Park, along the banks of the river that crosses Verona, where the headquarters of the Italian division of the group are located: on a total area of approximately 58,000 square meters , have been collected 670 kg of plastic and waste.
Environmental project
Marcus led the Volkswagen Group delegation Osegowitschthe CEO of the company’s Italian division, who commented on the occasion of his participation in the initiative: “It was a really meaningful day, a great opportunity to demonstrate our responsibility towards the environment and to build a sense of teamwork through an active commitment to an initiative that brings concrete benefits to the local area, in line with the principles of sustainability dictated by our environmental policy”.
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