1 million trees a year
Our Planting Promise
Trees are incredible. They clean our air, protect wildlife, and keep us cool on sunny days. But we don’t have enough of them. That’s why at OVO, we promise to plant 1 million beautiful trees every year, right here in the UK.
Planting the right way
We’ve already planted 4 million trees since we started. And every single one has been planted with special care. Because it’s so important to us that we plant the right type of trees in the right way. That’s why we only work with expert organisations, the Woodland Trust and The Conservation Volunteers.
These partners help us plant native species in the places that need them. And working with them means schools, community groups, volunteers, and OVO customers have the chance to be part of this amazing tree planting experience too.
Why we’re serious about trees
Homes for wildlife
Trees are habitats for lots of creatures. Forest experts believe a single native tree planted in the UK can support over 400 species1.
Helping our health
One study2 found that spending at least 2 hours a week in nature among trees is linked with good health and wellbeing.
Cleaning the air
Trees are like big sponges. They can absorb up to 60kg of carbon in the first 10 years of growing.
Bringing us together
Our tree-planting brings together hundreds of people – all heading outside and into nature – to give back to their local communities.
Get your free tree-planting pack
Get involved
Fancy bringing some beautiful green trees to your local community? You’re welcome to join in! Our partners, the Woodland Trust and The Conservation Volunteers offer free packs to plant OVO trees in community spaces, such as schools and parks.
Packs vary in number of trees, with different native species depending on where you’d like to plant them. Tree planting seasons differ, but you can register your interest in a tree pack registration all year round.
Register for a free tree pack from The Woodland Trust or from The Conservation Volunteers
Get your free tree-planting pack
Get involved
Fancy bringing some beautiful green trees to your local community? You’re welcome to join in! Our partners, the Woodland Trust and The Conservation Volunteers offer free packs to plant OVO trees in community spaces, such as schools and parks.
Packs vary in number of trees, with different native species depending on where you’d like to plant them. Tree planting seasons differ, but you can register your interest in a tree pack registration all year round.
Register for a free tree pack from The Woodland Trust or from The Conservation Volunteers
See where we plant our trees
You can visit The Conservation Volunteers website to find out more about where we plant our trees.
Read our tree planting reports
We know not all tree planting is equal and that's why we take it so seriously. Every year we publish reports on our tree planting activities. Read our most recent reports:
Read our tree planting reports
We know not all tree planting is equal and that's why we take it so seriously. Every year we publish reports on our tree planting activities. Read our most recent reports:
OVO's tree planting commitment
We plant trees through our partnership with The Conservation Volunteers and the Woodland Trust’s tree pack schemes.
Important Information
1 Forest Research: Urban Tree Manual. https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/documents/5318/7111_FC_Urban_Tree_Manual_V15.pdf
2 White, M.P., Alcock, I., Grellier, J. et al. Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing. Sci Rep 9, 7730 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44097-3