Whether you are focused on volunteerism, employee engagement, or your 2040 sustainability goals, trees have a place in your overall strategy. Their numerous benefits have your sustainability efforts covered.
The Power of Trees
Water
66 million people in the U.S. rely on a National Forest as their water. Replenishing these forests is key to protecting water resources for present and future generations.
Climate
Forests in the U.S. store more than 227 million tons of carbon per year, which offsets approximately 16 percent of all annual U.S. carbon dioxide. These trees are crucial in the fight against climate change.
Volunteerism
Experiencing nature restores your employees' energy and focus, while improving job performance and satisfaction.
Customer activations & cause marketing
There are many ways to use trees to strengthen the connection between your customers and employees. Free tree distributions and trees planted in celebration or in memory are some of the ways to engage your internal and external audiences.
Deforestation in supply chain
World demand for timber is expected to quadruple by 2050. Reducing deforestation in supply chain processes is a key component, as well as replanting in forests of greatest need to maintain the renewable nature of forests and trees.
Utilities and municipalities
In the contiguous United States, urban trees and forests annually reduce electricity use by 38.8 million megawatt hours ($4.7 billion) and absorb thousands of tons of emissions valued at $3.9 billion per year.
Additional Resources
You can learn more about how the Foundation uses the power of trees to improve livelihoods through the links below.
Education
Read our our Guide to Corporate Climate Claims and the five things to consider when setting goals.
Case studies
Learn how Williams-Sonoma, Target, and Church and Dwight have embraced the power of trees.
Community story
Read about a community in Connecticut that used its voice and shovels to grow change.
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There’s no goal too small. No intention too ambitious. No idea too lofty. Because every action we take today will lead us to a better tomorrow.
Reach out to discuss how trees can fit into your strategies.