Supplier of paper, packaging and materials Premier paper, with its environmental programme Carbon Capture, has reached a milestone £2 million which has been donated to the Woodland Trust.
This support has funded the planting of 519,132 trees across the UK, which have the potential to capture an estimated 119,869 tonnes of CO2 over the trees’ lifetime.
Premier’s Carbon Capture initiative provides customers with a practical way to mitigate the environmental impact of their activities. By calculating their CO2 emissions from product purchases, customers can reduce their environmental impact by supporting tree planting projects under the UK Woodland Carbon Code, a government-accredited programme that ensures measurable and long-term carbon mitigation.
The Carbon Capture programme began in 2011 as a way to help businesses mitigate the CO2 emissions from their paper purchases. Since then, it has surpassed £1 million in contributions by 2019, with all funds directed solely to the Woodland Trust to fuel reforestation efforts across the UK.
Dave Jones, group marketing director at Premier, commented, ‘We’re incredibly proud of reaching this £2 million milestone. Through our partnership with the Woodland Trust, we’re supporting businesses to expand their environmental efforts in ways that are meaningful, accountable, and beneficial to the broader environment.’
He added, ‘What started as a simple idea in 2011 – to give companies the means to mitigate the CO2 from their paper purchases – has truly evolved. Knowing that it has helped both businesses and our woodlands is incredibly rewarding. We’re grateful to work alongside our customers who share our dedication to sustainability, and we look forward to the impact we will continue to make together.’
Sam Tarrant, head of partnerships at the Woodland Trust, said, ‘We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Premier and its customers for their enormous generosity in donating £2 million to our tree-planting efforts. This milestone, achieved through their Carbon Capture programme, will make a lasting impact to our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. We are truly grateful for Premier Paper’s dedication and support in working with us to create greener, healthier woodlands for future generations.’
In addition to environmental benefits, certified Carbon Capture companies gain the use of the Trust’s Woodland Carbon logo and certificates, whilst also having opportunities to take part in tree planting events with the Woodland Trust.
