7
The
'Green'
man
You operate a paperless system
at work. Tell us about it?
As a practice, I try to minimise paper
usage by way of scanning all documents
and electronically storing them in the
server. I also constantly advocate others
to send responses and documents in
the electronic form. Further, I prefer an
electronic read, online presentations and
thus keep myself aloof from unnecessary
printings. This not only contributes in
saving paper, cost, storage along with
easy accessibility but also plays it part
in the global initiative to sustain the
environment.
What other green efforts do you
do?
Some of the other initiatives include
switching off lights at break/COB,
charging my laptop only when the power
reaches 30 per cent, enabling sleep
mode for my laptop when idle, shutting
down laptops, scanners and printers at
COB, using recyclable products e.g.,
recycle bags available at supermarkets,
duplex prints, using energy efficient
lights at home, optimal usage of water,
not using vehicles for short distances.
When did you start ‘going
green’?
What started as a casual discussion with
Mr Venkat way back in 2008, became
a practice immediately. I meticulously
and constantly followed the practice
of reducing paper usage and over the
years attained a state of paperless
office. I have always insisted on reducing
water, electricity and fuel usage at work
and at home.
What motivated you to become
green?
Events like Earth Day, World Environment
Day, worldwide modern trends in Green
buildings, reports floating on the internet
on carbon footprints as well as depletion
and conservation of natural resources
has significantly influenced me to take
at least certain initiatives in this subject.
Further, my family being an ardent
advocate for the same has constantly
encouraged me to act accordingly.
Has it become an obsession?
More than an obsession it is a social
responsibility which I set for myself.
Being a social organ, I believe every
individual should play his/her part to
sustain the environment.
One man at the Al Habtoor Group has taken ‘going green’ one step
further than most. Subhro Chakraborti, Internal Audit Manager, who
works at the head office has a ‘paperless’ system. Joanna Andrews
went to find out exactly what this involves…
What advice would you give to
your colleagues to encourage
them to follow your lead?
The steps mentioned above are very
simple and can be easily followed in
our daily life. I request all to take at least
some steps which cumulatively will do
wonders for the future generations to
come. Further, many of them will turn to
be financially prudent for us also.
The Environment
