Mumbai, March 10, 2025: Mumbai sprinted toward a greener
future with the Mindspace REIT EcoRun, an electrifying blend of marathon energy
and sustainability, powered by Mindspace Business Parks REIT and Mirchi. Over
3,500 runners raced towards their finish lines, starting and ending at
Mindspace Business Park, Airoli East.
The event championed environmental
responsibility by specific initiatives like organic t-shirts, cutting waste,
offering plantable bibs, using bio-degradable cutlery and proving that a run
can create real impact. More than just a marathon, it was a movement, uniting
Mumbai to lead the charge for a planet-first future. The 21K run was flagged
off by Ramesh
Nair, CEO, Mindspace Business Parks REIT and Rajan MG,
Head – Asset & Facilities Management, Mindspace Business Parks, and the 10K
by Shivaji Nagare, Executive Vice President - Projects, Mindspace Business
Parks and Ravichandra Vutukuru, Senior Vice President - Purchase &
Contracts, Mindspace Business Parks, with both dignitaries emphasizing the
importance of weaving sustainability into daily life. Talented actress, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Kavindra
Mishra – Customer Care Associate, CEO & Managing Director, Shoppers Stop
and Ramesh Nair, CEO, Mindspace Business Parks REIT flagged
off the 5K run, inspiring participants to take small but impactful steps toward
a greener tomorrow. RJ Prerna from Radio Mirchi kept spirits high and the crowd
engaged throughout.
Ramesh Nair, CEO, Mindspace Business Parks
REIT, said, "The
Mindspace REIT EcoRun wasn’t just about crossing the finish line, it was about
taking a step toward a healthier planet. Every runner made an impact, proving
that when we run together, we create change together. It was inspiring to see
Mumbai come together for both health and the environment."
The event welcomed runners of all levels,
featuring a 21km and 10km race for participants aged 18 and above, and a 5km
run for those 8 and older. Corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts, amateur
runners, trained athletes, and even senior citizens joined in, proving that
determination knows no age.
Among the inspiring participants was Ajay
Kumar, a partially blind Paralympic runner who consistently completes 21km in
under two hours. Beyond his athletic feats, he works with an NGO that helps
place disabled individuals in corporate jobs, malls, and other sectors in
Mumbai, making a tangible impact. Another remarkable runner was Priya, a
certified K11 fitness trainer since 2017. As a freelance consultant and coach,
she empowers women through weight training, yoga, and personalized diet plans,
while actively supporting NGOs focused on cancer awareness, blindness, and
wheelchair accessibility.
The Mindspace REIT EcoRun powered by
Mindspace Business Parks REIT was a masterclass in eco-innovation. Runners wore
organic cotton tees and plantable bibs. 15 refill stations supplied 10,000
liters of water, eliminating single-use plastics and reducing waste by 90%.
Waste management was expertly handled by Skrap Waste Management Solutions, with
95% of collected waste recycled. Participants also planted saplings at
designated green stations, turning their commitment into action.
With 14 sponsors and zero shortcuts, the
Mindspace REIT EcoRun didn’t just set a new benchmark—it redefined what a
sustainable marathon can be.
About Mindspace Business Parks REIT
Mindspace Business Parks REIT, sponsored by K
Raheja Corp group, listed on the Indian bourses in August 2020. The REIT owns
quality office portfolios located in four key office markets of India, namely
Mumbai Region, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai, and is one of the largest Grade-A
office portfolios in India. The portfolio has a total leasable area of 34.8 msf
comprising of 26.8 msf of completed area, 4.6 msf of area under construction
and 3.4 msf of future development. The portfolio consists of 5 integrated
business parks and 5 quality independent office assets with superior
infrastructure and amenities. It has a diversified and high-quality tenant
base, with over 225 tenants as of Dec 31, 2024. Most of the buildings in the
portfolio are either Gold or Platinum Green Building Certified (IGBC/LEED). The assets provide a community-based
ecosystem and have been developed to meet the evolving standards of tenants,
and the demands of ‘new age businesses’, making it amongst the preferred
options for both multinational and domestic corporations. To know more visit www.mindspacereit.com
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