Edgewell Funds 100,000 Trees to Restore 140 Acres in Fifth Partnership Year
Edgewell Personal Care has funded planting over 100,000 trees to restore more than 140 acres through its five-year partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. The reforestation supports watershed health, carbon sequestration and habitats for over 50 hummingbird species in vulnerable ecosystems as part of its Sustainable Care strategy.
1. Partnership Milestone
Edgewell Personal Care marks its fifth year collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation to advance reforestation and biodiversity goals. The multi-year commitment underscores the company’s ongoing investment in environmental stewardship as part of its broader corporate responsibility initiatives.
2. Reforestation Outcomes
Since the partnership’s inception, Edgewell has funded the planting of over 100,000 trees expected to restore more than 140 acres of forest. These efforts aim to sequester carbon dioxide, reduce water runoff and create habitats for more than 50 hummingbird species in Polylepis forests.
3. Strategic Impact
The reforestation initiative aligns with Edgewell’s Sustainable Care strategy, which integrates environmental sustainability into product development and operations. By supporting watershed health and habitat resilience, the company seeks to enhance its ESG credentials and potentially strengthen investor engagement.