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Associated Press
22-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Four Companies Make Major Commitments to Arbor Day Foundation's Hurricane Recovery Campaign
LINCOLN, Neb., April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - In a matter of months, the Arbor Day Foundation's corporate partners have committed a combined $2.35 million to the nonprofit's campaign, aiming to plant 10 million trees in states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Truist Charitable Fund, MathWorks, Bank of America, and Target all committed to the hurricane recovery initiative after it was announced by the Foundation in late October. 'We felt a strong pull to make a commitment to long-term recovery after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and clearly, we weren't alone. In the face of devastation, these companies have made the bold choice to step up and invest in a better future,' said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. 'Thanks to their leadership and the collaboration of our local planting partners, we can accelerate our effort to restore what's been lost, enhance community resilience, and replant hope.' The new funding from Truist Charitable Fund, MathWorks, Bank of America, and Target was supplied in addition to the projects these companies already support through the Arbor Day Foundation. Because of their support, tree recovery work began in the fall and will continue this spring in communities impacted by the back-to-back hurricanes, like Asheville, North Carolina. The Arbor Day Foundation aims to plant 10 million trees over next four years in communities and forestlands in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The Foundation has been heavily invested in assisting disaster-affected communities and forestlands since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005 and has planted and distributed millions of trees as a result. The work has aided recovery efforts following hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and floods. There is still a great need for support as the Foundation seeks to replant hope following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Click here to learn more about how to help build towards better days in the region. About the Arbor Day Foundation The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they've answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at ### Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Arbor Day Foundation
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Arbor Day Foundation and Subaru Drive Community Impact With 100,000 Donated Trees
Originally published on TriplePundit Subaru recently committed to sponsor the largest community tree distribution in the Arbor Day Foundation's history. Dan Lambe of the Foundation explains more about the power of trees and the impact this effort will have on communities and ecosystems across the U.S. It's easy to take trees for granted since they're embedded in the landscape of our lives. They grow strong and silent, never asking for anything and always giving something. Clean air. Cool shade. A sense of peace. But in order for us to continue to enjoy the benefits of trees in the future, we can't afford to overlook them in the present. Right now, communities across the country are enduring mounting challenges like rising temperatures, frequent extreme weather events, and poor air quality. These pressures put a strain on infrastructure, threaten public health, and disrupt daily life. Trees have a remarkable ability to help us address these impacts and make our communities more resilient in the process. Unfortunately, we're losing trees at an alarming rate. Factors like urban developments, natural disasters, and disease are thinning our tree canopy at a moment when we need it most. According to the U.S. Forest Service, cities and neighborhoods lose approximately 36 million trees annually — equivalent to 175,000 acres of coverage each year. The Arbor Day Foundation's Canopy Report found more than half of Americans must drive to reach their nearest green space. We feel the absence of trees in tangible ways. In the lack of shade at our children's playgrounds. In the rising summer energy bills. In the flooding after periods of heavy rain. This isn't just about statistics — it's about the strength of our communities. We need to bring an abundance of trees to our cities and neighborhoods, but we can't do it alone. Because something that is bigger than all of us, takes all of us. While no single organization, company, or individual can solve our environmental challenges alone, together we can grow solutions at the scale our changing world demands. This understanding drives the impactful partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and Subaru. As the world's largest tree planting nonprofit, the Arbor Day Foundation has collaborated with hundreds of corporate partners to foster healthier cities and forests. Last year, Subaru joined our extensive network and has committed to sponsoring the largest community tree distribution in the Foundation's history. Through this work, Subaru will activate its nationwide network of retailers to support more than 600 tree distribution events this year. More than 95 percent of Subaru's retailers volunteered to be part of this initiative, all energized by the opportunity to make their respective communities greener. Thanks to their participation, there will be distributions in every state in the continental United States and Alaska, and luckily, the work is already well underway. This hands-on, community-driven approach is helping to create a ripple effect of environmental impact, with Subaru's retailers serving as local hubs for environmental action. In a moment that demands bold action, Subaru is a continued force for environmental stewardship. Subaru has already demonstrated its commitment to social impact through its Subaru Love Promise. The Subaru Love Promise is built on five core pillars including the environment, health, education, pets and community. The company has already helped plant 1.1 million trees in forests affected by wildfires while also supporting and protecting U.S. national parks. In addition to being a leader in the Arbor Day Foundation's community tree planting initiative, Subaru is also collaborating with the Foundation to help plant 20,000 trees in forests of greatest need. A commitment of this scale is important as we continually seek to drive positive impact through tree-based initiatives. Trees are a proven and vital community asset. For example, a single tree can provide a day's supply of oxygen for up to four people while also absorbing nearly 10 pounds of polluted air each year. Collectively, urban and community trees across the country remove 711,000 metric tons of air pollution annually. Communities with robust canopies experience reduced rates of asthma and other respiratory problems. Trees also add value through their water management abilities. One mature deciduous tree intercepts 500 to 700 gallons of water annually, helping to prevent erosion, filter pollutants and manage the impact of urban flooding. Trees can even reduce high temperatures by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, a potentially lifesaving amount in an increasingly warmer world. Beyond these physical health benefits, research shows that people living near parks and green spaces report better mental health. As part of its Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, the automaker's partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation is not only an investment in trees, but also an investment in public health and community resiliency. Work is already underway and as these trees take root across America, they'll do more than strengthen our urban canopies. They'll demonstrate how strategic partnerships can address environmental challenges while building happier and healthier neighborhoods. Each tree planted through this initiative will serve as a living testament to what can be achieved when we work together. Because the power of a tree extends far beyond the moment it's planted. It's the beginning of a long legacy, benefiting our communities and our planet. Trees have the answers to some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. They just need bold leaders ready to plant them. This article series is sponsored by Subaru of America and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team. Dan Lambe is the CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, founded in 1972, which has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with over one million members, supporters, and valued partners. Dan leads the strategic development of programs and partnerships through which the Foundation strives to educate, recognize, and empower people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from TriplePundit
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Subaru and the Arbor Day Foundation Launch the Largest Corporate Tree Distribution Program in the Non-Profit's History
As part of Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, the automaker and its retailers will provide 100,000 mature regionally appropriate trees nationwide CAMDEN, NJ / / April 1, 2025 / Subaru of America Inc. today announced the official launch of its nationwide tree distribution program in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation® (ADF), the largest such corporate effort in the non-profit's history. As part of the automaker's Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, Subaru retailers will give away established and regionally appropriate trees (up to four feet tall, in one-gallon containers) in communities across the country, which will have tangible benefits for generations to come. Trees provide oxygen, filter water, clean the air, prevent flooding, and cool environments to help build healthier communities and a more sustainable planet. But every year, American cities lose millions of trees due to age, disease, infestation, and extreme weather. To help address this tree loss, Subaru, its retailers, and ADF will supply and distribute 100,000 trees this year, building upon a legacy of supporting environmental causes that includes the replanting of 1 million trees in western states to address post-wildfire reforestation efforts. Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc.: "Subaru has a long history of helping to protect and preserve the planet through programs that reduce waste, safeguard natural resources, and care for our natural spaces. With the unmatched expertise of the Arbor Day Foundation and the support of our Subaru retailers, we are creating a lasting impact that will grow for many years to come. One tree at a time, Subaru is proud to help make a more sustainable future for all." Donation distribution events will take place throughout the regional 2025 planting season. Anyone can visit to find a participating retailer and reserve a tree on a first-come, first-served basis, though quantities are limited. Once reserved, customers will be given specific instructions on when to pick up a tree and how to plant and maintain it on their property. Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation: "We are always trying to plant trees in the communities where they are needed most, and this program is helping extend that effort. Subaru's collaboration and commitment to improving environmental and community well-being further exemplifies how powerful partnerships can be amid the urgent push to protect the planet. From helping address extreme weather events to improving overall community health, trees have the ability to infuse our communities with profound layers of benefits and help us grow a more resilient future." Throughout the campaign, two new advertising spots will run in English and Spanish on linear TV, streaming, digital video, and social media platforms in :30 and :15 second formats. The title campaign spot, Kids, includes fun and colorful artwork drawn by children to inspire us all, while Subaru Partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to Give Away Trees highlights the partnership between Subaru, its retailers, and the Arbor Day Foundation to address tree loss in communities nationwide. Paid media partners include CBS, ESPN, Hulu, Roku, Peacock, Telemundo, Univision, and YouTube, and the spots are available to view on the Subaru of America YouTube channel. To learn more about Subaru Loves the Earth and the automaker's commitment to protect, conserve, and help the planet thrive for future generations visit About Subaru of America, of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. About the Arbor Day Foundation®(ADF)The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they've answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at ### Diane AntonCorporate Communications ManagerSubaru of America, Inc.(856) 488-5093danton@ Adam LeiterCorporate Communications SpecialistSubaru of America, Inc.(856) 488-8668aleiter@ Jeff SalemDirector, Communications & Public RelationsArbor Day Foundation(402) 473-2024jsalem@ Subaru of America and the Arbor Day Foundation® have launched a nationwide tree distribution program to give away 100,000 established and regionally appropriate trees in communities across the country. As part of the automaker's Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, this marks the largest such corporate effort in the non-profit's history and will have tangible benefits for generations to come. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Subaru of America on Contact Info:Spokesperson: Subaru of AmericaWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Subaru of America View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
SUBARU AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION LAUNCH THE LARGEST CORPORATE TREE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IN THE NON-PROFIT'S HISTORY
As part of Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, the automaker and its retailers will provide 100,000 mature regionally appropriate trees nationwide CAMDEN, N.J., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America Inc. today announced the official launch of its nationwide tree distribution program in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation® (ADF), the largest such corporate effort in the non-profit's history. As part of the automaker's Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, Subaru retailers will give away established and regionally appropriate trees (up to four feet tall, in one-gallon containers) in communities across the country, which will have tangible benefits for generations to come. Trees provide oxygen, filter water, clean the air, prevent flooding, and cool environments to help build healthier communities and a more sustainable planet. But every year, American cities lose millions of trees due to age, disease, infestation, and extreme weather. To help address this tree loss, Subaru, its retailers, and ADF will supply and distribute 100,000 trees this year, building upon a legacy of supporting environmental causes that includes the replanting of 1 million trees in western states to address post-wildfire reforestation efforts. Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc.: "Subaru has a long history of helping to protect and preserve the planet through programs that reduce waste, safeguard natural resources, and care for our natural spaces. With the unmatched expertise of the Arbor Day Foundation and the support of our Subaru retailers, we are creating a lasting impact that will grow for many years to come. One tree at a time, Subaru is proud to help make a more sustainable future for all." Donation distribution events will take place throughout the regional 2025 planting season. Anyone can visit to find a participating retailer and reserve a tree on a first-come, first-served basis, though quantities are limited. Once reserved, customers will be given specific instructions on when to pick up a tree and how to plant and maintain it on their property. Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation: "We are always trying to plant trees in the communities where they are needed most, and this program is helping extend that effort. Subaru's collaboration and commitment to improving environmental and community well-being further exemplifies how powerful partnerships can be amid the urgent push to protect the planet. From helping address extreme weather events to improving overall community health, trees have the ability to infuse our communities with profound layers of benefits and help us grow a more resilient future." Throughout the campaign, two new advertising spots will run in English and Spanish on linear TV, streaming, digital video, and social media platforms in :30 and :15 second formats. The title campaign spot, Kids, includes fun and colorful artwork drawn by children to inspire us all, while Subaru Partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to Give Away Trees highlights the partnership between Subaru, its retailers, and the Arbor Day Foundation to address tree loss in communities nationwide. Paid media partners include CBS, ESPN, Hulu, Roku, Peacock, Telemundo, Univision, and YouTube, and the spots are available to view on the Subaru of America YouTube channel. To learn more about Subaru Loves the Earth and the automaker's commitment to protect, conserve, and help the planet thrive for future generations visit About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. About the Arbor Day Foundation® (ADF) The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they've answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning. The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at Diane AntonCorporate Communications ManagerSubaru of America, Inc.(856) 488-5093 danton@ Adam Leiter Jeff Salem Corporate Communications Specialist Director, Communications & Public Relations Subaru of America, Inc. Arbor Day Foundation (856) 488-8668 (402) 473-2024 aleiter@ jsalem@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Seven Companies Join Arbor Day Foundation's Effort To Reshape Corporate Sustainability
LINCOLN, Neb., March 17, 2025 /3BL/ - The Arbor Day Foundation celebrates its newest cohort of the Evergreen Alliance, a collective of corporate leaders committed to planting trees in cities and forests to create positive change. 'We are bold enough to believe in better days ahead, because our collaborators are committed to helping make them a reality. This group of forward-thinking leaders has demonstrated a willingness to go above and beyond to shape a better future for us all,' said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. 'We've seen the Evergreen Alliance help drive meaningful impact in big ways, and we're eager to see our newest members embody that same ambition.' The Evergreen Alliance 's newly inducted members include Enterprise Mobility, Publix, Truist, PwC, Clayton, Niagara Bottling, and KPMG. There are also several standing members that have committed to continuing their impact through the Evergreen Alliance, including FedEx, Georgia-Pacific, HP, Inc., International Paper, L'Oreal, Marriott International, P&G, Salesforce, and Verizon. The Evergreen Alliance is a select group of Arbor Day Foundation collaborators committed to advancing trees and forests as natural solutions for corporate sustainability and citizenship goals. Members of the Evergreen Alliance contribute to high-impact tree planting projects and help drive innovation, discovery, and action alongside other leading organizations. Corporations have an outsized ability to address some of the biggest challenges facing the planet by making bold investments in reforestation, community engagement, and the voluntary carbon market. Polling data from the Arbor Day Foundation's Canopy Report indicates there's a strong desire from Americans to see companies take a leading role in the fight against climate change. The Arbor Day Foundation has helped hundreds of corporations leverage trees to achieve their sustainability goals. Click here to learn more about how to become a corporate partner of the Arbor Day Foundation. About the Arbor Day Foundation The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they've answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning.
