by, Jade Voice, Director of Health, Safety and ESG, Omni Group
Trees are now widely recognised as crucial in the global effort to combat climate change. Preserving existing forests and implementing large-scale reforestation initiatives are increasingly essential in this battle.
According to Global Forest Watch, global annual tree cover loss from 2001 to 2023 was 488 Mha, equivalent to a 12% decrease in tree cover since 2000 and 207 Gt of CO₂ emissions.
Omni Group believes in addressing climate change and is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Evertreen, an organisation dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses in environmental endeavours by planting trees worldwide.
The collaboration between Omni and Evertreen aligns with Omni’s core values and ethos. Evertreen’s extensive operations span five continents, encompassing a mission to rejuvenate degraded forest lands through strategic tree-planting initiatives. This ambitious undertaking serves multiple purposes, primarily enhancing biodiversity and providing vital employment opportunities for local communities. It also aims to reconstruct forest ecosystems’ intricate structure and essential functions, strengthening their ability to withstand and adapt to environmental challenges.
Forest restoration is the perfect solution to addressing the climate crisis effectively, but it requires a strategic approach. Research conducted by the World Economic Forum indicates that it is crucial to focus on carefully regenerating complex forest ecosystems to meet climate change goals. This involves planting diverse native tree species and ensuring appropriate trees are grown in suitable locations using proper methods. Long-term care and maintenance of these restored forests are essential to ensure their sustainability. This comprehensive approach to forest restoration yields numerous benefits for communities, biodiversity, and the global climate.
This collaborative initiative extends beyond the simple act of planting trees. Our partnership with Evertreen offers a far-reaching approach to environmental stewardship, incorporating cutting-edge technology and transparency measures to ensure the efficacy of our efforts. Through Evertreen’s state-of-the-art monitoring service, we can observe and track the impact of our tree-planting endeavours in real time. This advanced technology allows us to monitor the growth and health of the trees, providing valuable data on forest density, improved biodiversity, and overall ecosystem health.
The partnership between Omni and Evertreen exemplifies a powerful demonstration of how collaboration can create real and lasting change in environmental conservation. This vision represents a new paradigm in protecting our planet, offering a model that can be replicated and scaled to create meaningful, measurable change in the fight against climate change.
