2.26 lakh saplings to be planted by Indian Oil

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DIGBOI: "Indian Oil's TreeCheers campaign, aimed at promoting environmental consciousness and boosting the country's green cover, has received an enthusiastic response, making it a huge success. Over 2.26 lakh customers drove into Indian Oil fuel stations to get their new vehicles of all types refuelled during the campaign period from November 12 to November 16," stated a press communiqué issued by the Digboi unit of Indian Oil.

"Under the #TreeCheers scheme, Indian Oil is planting a sapling on behalf of these patrons. By the time the scheme closed, over 1.17 lakh saplings had already been planted. Plantation of the balance lakh-plus saplings is underway. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen in its stead which also helps limit global warming, providing for a cleaner, healthier climate," stated the press communiqué.

According to sources, the plantation in such significant numbers across the country will cut pollution and enhance the green cover. These 2.26 lakh trees will achieve a Carbon Sequestration to the tune of 1.36 lakh tons CO2e. All customers participating in the scheme were handed over welcome letters for evincing their interest in making the environment green. Also, Indian Oil offered them complimentary membership for its loyalty programme, XtraRewards with bonus reward points which can be redeemed against free fuel at Indian Oil fuel stations.

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