Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR division of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has now completed plantation of 1 million trees through the IONIQ Forest Plantation Project in the vicinity of Talegaon, Pune. This project covers 90.5 acres of land with 41 species of trees using the Miyawaki technique. This is one of the largest single site afforestation projects that have been accomplished in just one year.

The venture comprises ground preparation work in the month of May 2025, and a plantation drive on World Environment Day, i.e. June 5, 2025. The land was inaugurated in the month of September 2025 in the presence of Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Every plant has been geo-tagged and assigned a QR code.

Commenting on this initiative, Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communication & Social, HMIL, has stated that this project weaves environmental restoration with community participation. He further added that it takes years to plant 1 million trees at a single location, and the group is taking special interest in environmental and social activities in Maharashtra.

The initiative also engages more than 150 members from the local tribal community for livelihood opportunities linked to plantation and maintenance activities. Over the five-year period, the forest is expected to absorb approximately 63,000 tons of CO₂, support biodiversity, and contribute toward climate resilience.

When established, the site is supposed to be used as a learning platform for schools and the community in enlightening people on environmental conservation.

The project is part of HMIF's overall CSR activities in Maharashtra, backed by an investment of ₹56 crore across sectors such as the environment, healthcare, road safety, and community development.