Our Planting Promise
We've planted 5 million UK trees.
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, since 2015 we've planted 5 million uk-native trees in schools and communities across the UK on behalf of our customers.
Planting the right way
We’ve already planted 5 million UK trees since we 2015. 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 abouttrees
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 species.
Helping our health
One study 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 freetree-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 plantour trees
View the map on The Conservation Volunteers website to find our 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:
OVO's tree plantingcommitment
We plant trees through our partnership with The Conservation Volunteers and the Woodland Trust’s tree pack schemes.
Important to know
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