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From Seed to Forest: How Corporate Partnerships Drive Large-Scale Climate Action

Why Businesses Are Turning to Restoration


The climate crisis demands bold action, and businesses are increasingly expected to lead. From B-Corp obligations and ESG programs to SDG commitments, CSR initiatives, and Net Zero pledges, the pressure is on companies to demonstrate measurable environmental and social impact.

One solution is both simple and profound: rainforest restoration. By supporting seed collection, propagation, and tree planting programs, companies can transform degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems – while achieving their corporate sustainability goals.


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Aligning with Corporate Frameworks

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)

Rainforest restoration delivers direct environmental outcomes (carbon sequestration, biodiversity protection) alongside social benefits (local jobs, community engagement). RN provides transparent reporting that companies can integrate into ESG disclosures.


CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Tree planting and seed collection create engaging CSR opportunities. Businesses can sponsor restoration projects, bring staff into the field for planting days, and demonstrate authentic responsibility to customers and communities.


B-Corp Obligations

B-Corp companies are assessed on their environmental performance. Partnering with RN provides the measurable impact required to satisfy these obligations – from restored hectares to tonnes of carbon captured.


SDG Programs

Rainforest restoration directly contributes to multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including:

  • SDG 13: Climate Action

  • SDG 15: Life on Land

  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals


1% for the Planet

As a registered nonprofit partner, RN enables businesses to channel their 1% for the Planet contributions into high-impact, science-based restoration programs.


Net Zero & Carbon Offset Targets

Restoring rainforests is one of the most effective nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration. Corporate partners can offset emissions, move closer to Net Zero targets, and report verified climate impact.


From Philanthropy to Partnership

The corporate landscape is shifting – companies no longer see sustainability as a “nice-to-have” but as a strategic necessity. Partnerships with RN go beyond one-off donations. They provide:

  • Long-term climate impact through restored forests

  • Clear data and reporting to meet compliance and investor expectations

  • Engagement opportunities for staff, clients, and stakeholders


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How Your Business Can Get Involved

  • Sponsor a Seed Collection Program – preserve biodiversity for the future.

  • Fund Large-Scale Planting Projects – restore degraded rainforest at scale.

  • Engage Employees – hands-on planting days, storytelling, and impact reports.

  • Align With Corporate Goals – from Net Zero and ESG to SDGs and CSR.

By partnering with RN, companies move beyond promises and deliver tangible, lasting climate action.



FAQ: Corporate Sustainability and Rainforest Restoration


How does restoration help us meet ESG criteria?

By restoring land and sequestering carbon while supporting local communities, rainforest projects address all three pillars of ESG.


Can restoration help with Net Zero targets?

Yes. Rainforests are among the most powerful carbon sinks on earth, making them a natural solution for offsetting emissions.


Does RN provide impact reporting for B-Corps and SDG alignment?

Absolutely. We provide transparent data on seeds collected, seedlings grown, hectares restored, and estimated carbon capture – ready to integrate into corporate reporting.

 
 
 

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