Working together for environmental protection - how ZEISS participates in Earth Day

Protecting the environment and raising people's awareness - that is the goal of the annual Earth Day.

For more than 50 years, hundreds of thousands of NGOs and organizations worldwide, as well as millions of people, have been involved in environmental and climate protection. From planting trees to removing waste from the environment to sustainable agriculture – EARTHDAY.ORG launches multifaceted projects and initiatives in all areas of life and increases its impact daily.1

As sustainability is firmly anchored within ZEISS DNA and the corporate strategy, ZEISS employees volunteered at numerous international locations. From planting seedlings and trees to extensive clean-up activities - ZEISS employees volunteered and contributed to environmental protection within Earth Day in 2023.

Working together for the climate – How ZEISS employees got involved worldwide

  • ZEISS employees planting saplings on earth day
  • ZEISS employees planting saplings on earth day
  • ZEISS employees planting saplings on earth day
  • ZEISS employees planting saplings on earth day
  • ZEISS employees planting saplings on earth day
  • ZEISS employees planting saplings on earth day

India

In India, ZEISS employees successfully planted 2,000 saplings as part of the continuous sustainability drive. To increase eco-friendliness, the employees used food scraps from the canteens to create manure for these seedlings, as well as filtered water from the plant's wastewater treatment system. "This programme is a wonderful illustration of our dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. We are delighted to have been a part of ZEISS's path towards a more sustainable future, and we will continue to make substantial contributions in the coming years", stated Arunkumar Shetty (COO of ZEISS India).

  • ZEISS employees in the Philippines picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in the Philippines picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in the Philippines picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in the Philippines picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in the Philippines picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in the Philippines picking up litter on earth day

Philippines

In the Philippines, ZEISS employees cleaned up Manila Bay - Dolomite Beach and removed over 20 bags of trash from the environment.

  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Singapore picking up litter on earth day

Singapore

In Singapore ZEISS employees freed the East Coast Beach of litter in a three-hour cleanup campaign, removing a total of 24 kg of trash from the environment.

  • ZEISS employees in Thailand planting trees on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Thailand planting trees on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Thailand planting trees on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Thailand planting trees on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Thailand planting trees on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Thailand planting trees on earth day

Thailand

In cooperation with the Huai Khwang District Office, ZEISS employees volunteered at an Earth Day event at the public park at Petch Uthai Road, Rama 9, Bang Kapi Sub-District, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. Together they planted 30 trees and cleaned up the area after the event.

  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi) picking up litter on earth day

Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi)

In Vietnam ZEISS employees aimed to respond to Earth Day 2023 on a global scale by spreading the message among employees and in the community. They successfully motivated not only ZEISS employees but also volunteers from the Xanh Viet Nam community to participate in a community-wide Earth Day campaign. Participants picked up trash filling a total of more than 140 garbage bags, cleaned a two-kilometer stretch of road, and collected more than 350 batteries.

  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees in Korea picking up litter on earth day

Korea

In Korea, Earth Day was about understanding the environmental situation, and how ZEISS is contributing to the change. An environmental activist gave a talk on the current environmental crisis and the difference awareness can make. Afterwards over 40 ZEISS employees participated in a clean-up activity and removed a total of 35kg of trash.

  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day
  • Picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day
  • Picking up litter on earth day
  • ZEISS employees picking up litter on earth day

Germany (Oberkochen)

ZEISS employees participated in different clean-up activities. Some employees took care of the arks for wild bees and insects on the site. Other employees freed the environment from litter. Even children from a kindergarten got involved with the environment.

Sustainability initiatives

ZEISS is committed to contributing to the environment and encouraging sustainable practice in the day- to-day operations. Based on the global sustainability goals adopted by the United Nations, the three focus topics - climate protection, circular economy, and value for society - were derived and initiatives are being implemented worldwide.

Sustainability at ZEISS

Ideas and projects for a resource-efficient and innovative future. Find more details on ZEISS' international sustainability website:

  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Focus Topics: Climate Action, Circular Economy, Value for Society
  • Projects and initiatives
  • Sustainability Insights

Further information on Earth Day
Extensive information around the history of Earth Day, the goal and accomplishments to date.1




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    Further information on Earth Day: Extensive information around the history of Earth Day, the goal and accomplishments to date can be found here: Earth Day 2023.