A critical time for water
Water quality and availability aren't just issues for those living in affected regions, it’s interconnected with all of us — including business operations and economic stability.
What’s good for the planet is good for business
Water affects roughly 60% of global GDP, with direct economic benefits of $7.5 trillion yearly. But growing industrial demand from efforts like manufacturing reshoring and data center expansion is increasing water stress in vulnerable regions.
Industry leaders are increasingly recognizing water as both a critical risk and an opportunity to use sustainable solutions to take on these challenges.
How trees support water health
Forests and trees are water's natural infrastucture, playing a key role in safeguarding clean, sustainable water sources. In fact, more than half of the U.S. population relies on forested land for drinking water and a remarkable 75% of the world’s accessible freshwater comes from forested watersheds. In cities and towns, trees do even more, reducing stormwater runoff, preventing erosion, and filtering pollutants.
By restoring forests in priority watersheds, companies can reduce water-related risks to their operations, enhance global water security, and strengthen sustainability commitments.
Our process
Understanding your needs
When you need to assess water-related risks and opportunities, we help identify where trees can make the greatest impact on your water goals. Our tools and extensive global network allow us to pinpoint and activate where reforestation will most effectively address your specific water challenges.
Bringing projects to life
Our established planting partners activate tree projects where we share priorities. Together, we plant in strategic areas to replenish critically impaired watersheds by enhancing groundwater recharge and strengthening watershed resilience, all while engaging local communities.
Telling the story
When it's time to share your impact, we deliver detailed reporting and compelling narratives that communicate how your tree investments advance water stewardship and our greater good.
With more than 50 years using trees to solve critical challenges, we can activate where tree-based solutions make sense for water impact by leveraging our extensive global network.
From identifying watersheds in great need, to engaging communities, to rigorously tracking progress, we build enduring partnerships that move beyond water efficiency to addressing long-term watershed restoration.
Stewarding water where it’s needed most
Explore planting projects taking an active role in watershed health.
Related perspectives
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A Blueprint for Corporate Water Stewardship
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Ready to talk water? Let’s talk trees.
Wherever you are on your water stewardship journey, join us to explore how trees could be a nature-based option that’s good for business and our collective future.