National: State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest bank, today signed a Letter of Association with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. to champion plastic waste management across SBI branches and corporate offices nationwide. As part of this sustainability collaboration, Bisleri will conduct comprehensive awareness and training sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff, focusing on efficient collection and recycling of used plastic waste.

Advancing Plastic Waste Management for a Circular Economy

“Bottles for Change” is a flagship sustainability initiative by Bisleri—India’s leading packaged water brand. The initiative actively engages institutions, residential societies, corporate entities, and local communities to encourage responsible plastic segregation and recycling.

By integrating structured plastic waste management into everyday banking operations, the SBI-Bisleri partnership directly supports India’s transition toward a circular economy. Furthermore, it aligns with national sustainability benchmarks and the broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.

“Our collaboration with Bisleri under the ‘Bottles for Change’ initiative is a step towards embedding sustainable practices into our everyday workplace culture. We believe that when employees are empowered to make responsible choices, that awareness extends well beyond our offices and into the communities that we serve. Sustainable development and climate-conscious initiatives are important pillars in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, and partnerships such as this can help translate that larger vision into meaningful action on the ground.”

— Shri. Ravi Ranjan, Managing Director (Risk, Compliance & SARG), State Bank of India

Key Objectives of the SBI-Bisleri Sustainability Initiative

  • Employee Empowerment & Training: Conducting practical workshops for SBI staff and maintenance teams on effective segregation of used plastic.
  • Streamlined Collection & Recycling: Establishing reliable collection channels across SBI premises to ensure plastic waste is directed to verified recyclers.
  • Corporate Environmental Stewardship: Fostering sustainable workplace habits that employees can replicate in their homes and local communities.
  • Scaling Circular Economy Practices: Building a repeatable, scalable model for large-scale corporate participation in resource recovery.

Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Angelo George, CEO of Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the power of collective corporate action:

“Responsible plastic waste management begins with awareness and collective action. Our partnership with State Bank of India brings together the reach of one of India’s largest institutions and Bisleri’s experience through Bottles for Change to encourage responsible segregation, collection, and recycling of used plastic. By engaging employees across SBI offices, we aim to build responsible practices at the workplace that can extend into homes and communities. We believe this collaboration can become a scalable model for corporate participation in advancing a circular economy for plastics.”

Supporting Net-Zero Ambitions and Sustainable Growth

This strategic alliance reinforces SBI’s commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible corporate growth. It plays a pivotal role in helping the banking giant achieve its internal goal of Net Zero (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) by 2055—the bank’s centenary year. Through actionable plastic waste management, SBI and Bisleri demonstrate how corporate leaders can drive measurable environmental impact, contributing to a resource-efficient and sustainable future for India.