Bangkok--27 Sep--
Sahaviriya Group and Bangsaphan District together held the 1st “Bangsaphan Car Free Day” and launched “2 Wheels preserve Bangsaphan” campaign to encourage low-carbon and healthy life
Sahaviriya Group jointly with Bangsaphan District, land local adminstrationsed Bagsaphan people and Sahaviriya staff participating in the first “Bangsaphan Car Free Day 2011"on Sunday, September 18,2011 in response to Global Warming countermeasures and the auspicious celebration for His Majesty the King’s 7th cycle, the 84th birthday anniversary.
The “2 Wheels preserve Bangsaphan” program aiming to arouse Bangsaphan people’s attention on low-carbon and healthy lifestyles, was actively participated by Bangsaphan cyclists of varying age from 5 to 80 years old, with total 320 bicycles, from 5 check-in points - Kamnerd Nopphakhun Sub-District Municipal Office, Kamnerd Nopphakhun Sub-District Administration Office, Phong Prasat Sub-District Administration Office, Mae Ramphueng Sub-District Administration Office, and Sahaviriya Steel Industry Plant. After riding to the gathering at Bangsaphan District Office, all cyclists ride around Bangsaphan Market, and at the same time, Bangsaphan people stopped using engine vehicles for 30 minutes during 8.00-8.30 AM. According to the calculation, this activity helped reduction of 3.95 —tons CO2 / on that day.
Apart from this “Car Free Day” kick-off, Sahaviriya Group is going to launch various kinds of activities such as calling on staff to ride a bicycle, or to take company bus or carpool instead of driving alone, as well as supporting bicycle clubs, in order to reduce vehicle emissions and strengthen health. Sahaviriya Group will continue to improve staff and Bangsaphan people's awareness of environmental protection and make efforts in building Bangsaphan into a low-carbon town.