Carrier Global Corporation, a provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions, has announced a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, a tree-planting nonprofit organization, to plant 5 million trees by 2030. The initiative, titled "For the Air We Breathe, For the World We Share," aims to promote sustainability by using nature-based solutions to improve air quality and help reduce energy use. Carrier will plant 1 million trees each year over the next five years, contributing to reforestation and restoration of vulnerable ecosystems. As part of this initiative, the company will involve customers and employees by allowing them to help choose initial planting locations, which will be revealed later this year. “Planting 5 million trees isn't just symbolic—it reflects our responsibility and direct action to help build a cooler, healthier and more sustainable world today and for generations to come,” said David Gitlin, Chairman and CEO of Carrier.
In addition to large-scale reforestation, Carrier will support urban forestry projects in areas facing extreme heat, especially where its employees live and work. The Arbor Day Foundation reports that properly placed trees can offer shade that lowers urban temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. “This partnership further demonstrates Carrier's commitment to environmental stewardship, providing a momentous boost to our global tree planting efforts in forests and communities of great need,” said Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation. Carrier employees across the world will also take part in local tree-planting activities, helping turn the company’s environmental purpose into practical action.