AEC Solar's Partnership With Treeapp
At AEC Solar, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond just providing high-quality commercial solar panels and decarbonisation in York. We’re committed to making a real difference for the planet. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Treeapp, an inspiring organisation focused on reforestation and carbon offsetting. Together, we’re working towards a greener and more sustainable future, not just in the UK, but globally.
Treeapp is a fantastic platform that allows businesses to play their part in global reforestation efforts. Across five continents they have already planted millions of trees, helping to restore natural habitats, tackle climate change, and support local communities. Their goal is simple but ambitious: making reforestation accessible for all, whilst upholding the highest standards of environmental care.
By partnering with local communities and experts, Treeapp ensures that the trees planted are native species, carefully selected to avoid disrupting the local ecosystem. On top of that, their transparency means every tree is tracked and monitored, guaranteeing a long-term positive impact.
Here’s why we are working with Treeapp:
A Focus on Biodiversity
Treeapp doesn’t just plant trees for the sake of it, they’re focused on improving biodiversity. By planting a diverse range of native species, they’re helping to restore natural ecosystems, improve soil health, and create habitats for wildlife. Their work with local landowners and forestry experts ensures the right trees are planted in the right places, making a real and lasting difference.
Combatting Climate Change
Trees are essential in the fight against climate change, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By working with Treeapp, we’re able to directly offset our carbon emissions and contribute to a positive environmental impact. Every tree planted helps absorb CO2, which in turn helps to lower our carbon footprint.
Transparency & Accountability
Treeapp monitors every tree they plant using satellite imagery and the Restor.eco platform, which means anyone can track the progress of reforestation projects. This kind of transparency gives us confidence that our partnership with Treeapp is making a genuine difference.
Social & Economic Impact
Reforestation doesn’t just benefit the environment; it supports local communities by creating jobs. So far, Treeapp has created over 42,000 workdays worldwide, which provides economic opportunities alongside environmental benefits. This means our partnership isn’t just about planting trees, it’s about supporting sustainable livelihoods.
Reforestation isn’t just a global priority, it’s essential here in the UK too, where woodland coverage is at just 13%. Our partnership with Treeapp is helping to address this by supporting tree planting initiatives across the country. In the 2023/24 planting season alone, Treeapp planted over 17,000 saplings at 10 different sites in the UK. By planting native species at locations throughout the UK, including in Manchester, Northampton, Dorset, Berwickshire, and Sheffield, Treeapp is improving local biodiversity and providing habitats for wildlife. Their selection process means that each tree is suited to the soil and environment, helping it thrive.
Every tree we help plant contributes to tackling climate change, improving soil health, and supporting wildlife. By working with Treeapp, we are playing an active role in local reforestation efforts, which positively impacts the natural landscape in the UK.
Through our partnership with Treeapp, we’re taking practical steps to reduce our carbon footprint and support global reforestation efforts. Every tree planted through Treeapp moves us closer to our long-term sustainability goals.
So far, we’ve planted over 100 trees, with plans to increase that number significantly in the years to come. Each tree represents our commitment to a cleaner, greener future, not just for us, but for our customers too.
