International Coastal Cleanup Day : Beach Clean-Up Drive

About the Initiative

On 20th September 2025, Honda India Foundation (HIF) observed International Coastal Cleanup Day with a large-scale beach cleaning drive at Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai. The activity brought together 120 Honda associates, zonal office teams, dealers, and their families, united by a shared goal of protecting the coastline and preventing marine pollution.

Program Objective

The initiative reflects Honda India Foundation’s commitment to environmental protection, marine conservation, and community participation. By mobilizing employees and families, the activity reinforces the belief that collective effort can drive meaningful change.

Leadership Participation

The initiative was led by:

• Mr. Yoshihiko Matsumoto – Director, GA & IT, Honda Cars
• Mr. Piyush Mittal – Vice President, Corporate Affairs

The event began with a warm welcome address by Mr. Piyush Mittal, setting the tone for a meaningful day of service and environmental stewardship.

Cleanup Activity Highlights

Equipped with masks, gloves, tongs, trash bags, and awareness placards, participants actively collected waste scattered across the shoreline. Through a dedicated collective effort, volunteers successfully removed and weighed 617 kg of trash, preventing it from entering the ocean and harming coastal ecosystems.
A striking Honda sand sculpture was created to mark the occasion, followed by a group photograph capturing the energy and unity of the entire team.

Community Engagement & Team Bonding

After the cleanup drive, associates and their families enjoyed an engaging series of beach activities that strengthened team spirit, including:

• Frisbee
• Beach Volleyball
• Tug of War

These light-hearted activities added joy to the event, making it memorable for participants of all age groups.