At One Tree Travel, we’re committed to making travel sustainable and protecting the planet we love to explore. In partnership with Ecologi, we’re thrilled to have planted 500 trees and our blog celebrates this milestone, explores the environmental benefits of tree planting, and highlights how our travellers are helping create a greener future. Together, we’re showing that adventure and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand - this is just the beginning!
Regular readers of our blogs will know that One Tree Travel is a new venture from Freedom Insurance Services, a long-established provider of travel insurance in the UK. I say this because when we reach a milestone like the one I’m writing about today, some readers might think, “Is that all?!” Yet we are absolutely ecstatic to have planted over 500 trees one behalf of our customers in partnership with Ecologi!
So what does planting 500 trees mean for the environment, and how does it tie into the bigger picture of sustainability? Planting trees is one of the most effective ways to combat climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, locking it away through a process known as carbon sequestration. Each tree has the potential to absorb up to 48 pounds of CO2 annually. Over time, the trees we’ve planted will sequester thousands of pounds of carbon,
So, by planting 500 trees, our customers have helped offset a portion of the carbon emissions generated through their adventures, directly contributing to a healthier planet promoting biodiversity, improving air quality, and restoring ecosystems.
Supporting reforestation projects with Ecologi
At One Tree Travel, we believe in exploring the world while leaving it in a better state for future generations. Our partnership with Ecologi allows us to align our travel insurance offerings with meaningful environmental action. This effort not only offsets some of the carbon emissions from travel, but also provides travellers with a sense of purpose - knowing their adventures are contributing to the planet’s well-being.
I have been lucky enough to enjoy the thrill of discovering new places, and I hope my children can experience that too, but it's essential to be mindful of how our actions affect the planet. By choosing One Tree Travel, our customers are taking a small but significant step to supporting responsible tourism that prioritises sustainability.
In addition to planting trees, Ecologi funds a range of climate projects, from reforestation to renewable energy solutions. In our office we are also exploring and implementing energy efficiency measures to reduce the emissions our services generate. In future blog posts, don’t be surprised if I am enthusing about our thermal blinds that keep us warm in the winter without the need to whack up the thermostat!
While we’re proud of reaching this 500-tree milestone, we know that it’s only the start of our sustainability journey. As we continue to grow and welcome more travellers into the One Tree Travel community, we’ll be planting even more trees and increasing our impact. And we hope, as we grow, that more of our partners will align their approach to ours and join us in similar initiatives.
From towering mountains and crystal-clear oceans to dense rainforests and sprawling savannahs, our planet offers endless opportunities for adventure. It’s a world worth exploring and saving.
It’s why we say One Tree Travel is Travel Insurance for our Planet.
Roland at One Tree Travel 🌳