# We’re planting trees We pledge 1 tree for every 100 flight delays worldwide. Because we want to turn bad flights into something good for the planet. ###### Since we started ### **213,720** trees planted ### **21,372,000** delayed flights ###### Sustainability ## Why it matters As air passenger rights advocates, we care about people. And caring about people means caring about the planet. ##### Restoring nature and biodiversity The projects we work with create new habitats and protect biodiversity. Trees also clean our air and water and contribute to a healthy climate. ##### Making a difference 1 tree at a time Flight disruptions create up to 9 million tons of CO2 every year. We plant trees as each one absorbs around a ton of CO2 in its lifetime. ##### Caring for people and the planet Green spaces support the health and wellbeing of local communities. Agroforestry also boosts local economies and reduces food insecurity. Our projects ## Where in the world We monitor flight disruptions and One Tree Planted works with local reforestation organizations to plant saplings. ##### Armenia: North Bazum reforestation December 2023 North Bazum has suffered greatly due to intensive animal grazing leading to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity. Our partner has planted over 20 native trees and 8 species of shrubs to reduce the number of bare areas and support a strong ecosystem, with the goal of achieving 2500 trees per hectare. ##### Spain: Regenerative agriculture March 2023 Working closely with public and private landowners and local volunteers, One Tree Planted has allotted 267,300 food trees to restore lands and farms across Spain. Agricultural forests reduce desertification and diversify food and income sources for local communities, as well as provide much needed habitats for lynx, foxes, and other animals. ##### Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Highlands Restoration September 2023 The Cape Breton Highlands were once devastated by spruce budworms, leading to massive tree death. But due to moose grazing, new saplings were unable to grow and required human intervention to survive. The "Bring Back the Boreal" campaign was launched in 2015, which planted over 100,000 local spruce trees across the highlands. ##### Germany: Climate resilient restoration May 2023 Land owners and volunteers across Germany have banded together to restore degraded forests and farmlands ravaged by drought, storms, and a bark beetle infestation. By spearheading local tree planting events, our partner's goal is to create mixed species forests that are more resistant to pests and help combat climate change. ##### Turkey: Agroforestry farming May 2023 Desertification is big problem in regions such as Kilis, leading to food insecurity and lack of employment. This project aims to distribute olive and pistachio seedlings to local farmers, with the goal of boosting the local economy. These fruit trees are well suited to the region's climate and are versatile crops. ## Want to know more? Who is One Tree Planted? One Tree Planted is a non-profit charity founded in 2014 that plants trees in countries around the world. We began our partnership with them in November 2023. How many trees has AirHelp planted? With One Tree Planted’s help, we’ve planted over 213,720 trees since November 2023, and counting. What qualifies as a flight delay? Flights that take off more than 15 minutes late are considered delayed. Since we started in November 2023, the number of delayed flights is over 21,372,000 worldwide. That's at least 2,907,226,432 delayed passengers. Where has AirHelp planted trees? We’ve mostly planted trees in Europe, namely Germany, Spain, and Armenia, but we’ve also planted trees in Panama and Nova Scotia. As our partnership with One Tree Planted grows, we aim to plant even more trees across the world. How does it work? AirHelp monitors flight departures every month and pledges 1 tree for every 100 delays. Once we have the final tally, we send a matching donation to One Tree Planted, who pools the money collected with that of other corporate donations and works with local reforestation organizations across multiple continents to plant trees. How do you track the progress of the trees planted? We get regular updates of the tree-planting initiatives, which include details such as the tree species planted, expected survival rates, community engagement, and ecological benefits.