Weleda UK
Weleda's fundraiser for TreeSisters
Fundraising for TreeSisters
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Plant a Weleda Forest
In 2021 we celebrated our 100th birthday, and what better way to mark this incredible milestone whilst simultaneously looking to the future, than to plant a Weleda forest in collaboration with the environmental charity TreeSisters. The aim of this long-term project is to plant one million trees to combat climate change.
What is our vision?
The Weleda vision is to plant a magnificent forest of trees. Not a single location but a forest of a million trees planted around the world where trees are needed most urgently - to reclaim endangered rainforest, prevent flooding or soil erosion, protect natural habitats, support local communities in some of the poorest countries in the world, and empower women in the workplace. TreeSisters funds tropical reforestation projects globally with a focus on initiatives either run by women or supporting women around the world.
What have we achieved so far?
208,184 trees have now been planted, and the forest keeps growing! We have also been joined by Weleda Australia who are supporting our tree planting pledge, so we can populate the Weleda forest even faster.
David Johnston, Managing Director of Weleda Australia, explained:
“Planting trees is such a basic, yet much needed action to balance the massive loss of trees worldwide. We couldn’t be more excited to be joining forces with our Weleda family around the world, to reach our goal of planting a Weleda forest of one million trees. Everyone in our company is passionate about this partnership and feels good knowing that our products support communities and help restore nature”.
Jayn Sterland, Managing Director of Weleda UK, added:
“Tree planting is one of the most symbolic of actions – one we often choose to mark a special occasion, to remember a loved one, to commemorate the past, or look to the future by putting down roots and future growth. Funding the planting of trees is a way to invest in ourselves. Our forests are being destroyed through devastating forest fires caused by increasing temperatures in this climate emergency. Even a small donation of as little as 50p will ultimately help reforest our future.”