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Environmentally Friendly Corporate Gifts – Plant a Gift Tree

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Environmentally Friendly Corporate Gifts – Plant a Gift Tree

1. Tree planting gifts offer businesses a meaningful alternative to traditional corporate gifts by combining sustainability, appreciation, and long-term impact.
2. By planting a tree in honor of clients, employees, or partners, companies reduce waste, support environmental restoration, and reinforce values such as responsibility and purpose-driven action.
3. This guide explains why tree planting is an effective corporate gifting strategy, who it is best suited for, and how businesses can easily send a customized tree planting gift through The Gifted Tree.
4. The Gifted Tree makes it easy to plant a tree and help the environment.

 

Celebrating Corporate Partners

It is the time of the year when we want to reach out and thank those who are important in our lives. Of course, family and friends are at the top of the list, and we have been making a list and checking it twice for a while. But we also want to reach out and thank the corporate folks who have been involved in helping us make the past year a success – the businesspeople, clients, teachers, and customers who have been a big part of our lives. And what better way to celebrate those people than to present them with an environmentally friendly gift by planting a tree in their honor.

As I cleaned up the house after the Thanksgiving holiday, I came across many items that I have received in the past – tote bags, mugs, and numerous tchotchkes– most emblazoned with a corporate logo. Many were in drawers, cabinets, or closets, and forgotten about.  Not only are the gifts forgotten about, but they are not environmentally friendly, gifts that will end up in a landfill where they will languish for decades. Sustainable corporate gifting through tree planting gifts offers a meaningful alternative. Planting a tree in honor of your corporate friends is not only eco-friendly and sustainable, but a long-lasting corporate gift and a unique, memorable way to honor the people that are special in your lives.

How is a tree sustainable and environmentally friendly?

Because they naturally regenerate, enhance biodiversity, clean the air and water, store carbon, and support the planet’s ecosystems — all without creating pollution. Tree planting is a sustainable corporate gift that directly supports environmental restoration and climate resilience.

  •   Trees absorb CO₂ and release oxygen – ultimately fighting climate change.
  •   Trees provide homes, food, and shelter for birds, insects, mammals, fungi, and many other species thus helping increase biodiversity.
  •   Tree roots hold soil in place, preventing erosion and thus improving soil structure, nutrient content, and water retention.
  •   Trees filter pollutants from the air, and their roots also help filter chemicals from soil and water.

How does planting a gift tree help you stand out and highlight your company’s values?

Planting a tree as a gift shows that your company values corporate sustainability, long-term thinking, community well-being, and meaningful impact—and it demonstrates those values through real action.

  • Planting a gift tree shows your company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
  • Planting a gift tree shows your company’s long-term vision and legacy-focused values.
  • Planting a gift tree demonstrates that your company cares about people and the planet.
  • Planting a gift tree aligns your company with purpose-driven corporate gifting and authentic brand values.

What type of people can you honor by planting a gift tree?

You can honor almost any type of corporate client by planting a gift tree. Here are a few examples:

  • Real estate – those who used your firm to buy, sell, or lease a home, industrial or office building.
  • Large corporate and other high-value relationships where thoughtful gestures matter.
  • Governmental and public sector clients as these public agencies often have environmental and community missions.
  • Corporate clients who have reached a milestone event such as retirement, anniversary with their firm, or have completed a big project.
  • Wealth management, financial planning, and accounting firms can honor clients with symbolic gifts that grow over time, reinforcing long-term investment philosophies.

Corporate trees waiting to be planted

How to plant a gift tree – three easy steps!

The Gifted Tree makes it simple for businesses to plant a gift tree for clients, employees, or those special to you:

1.      Choose the tribute design from one of our six unique and beautiful designs.

2.      Select a planting location from one of our 80+ locations in the United States and around the world.

3.      Customize and personalize your message to include with your gift. We can even add your corporate logo if desired.

From there we will hand-craft your tribute and mail it to your client or to you if you would like to personally deliver it. We arrange to have one of our non-profit planting partners plant the tree and care for and monitor its growth and well-being.

Individual planting a pine tree in the forest

No matter who you honor or celebrate by planting an environmentally friendly corporate gift, your company will stand out in a meaningful way – a recognition that will provide a “wow” experience in an unexpected and personal way and show you care. This eco-friendly gift tree is a win for you, your client and the planet. Contact us by filling out a form or you can call us, 800-984-2101, and talk to a real person who will discuss your specific needs and help you craft a plan.

FAQs

What is a corporate tree planting gift?

A corporate tree planting gift is a sustainable gifting option where a tree is planted in honor of a client, employee, or partner. The recipient receives a personalized tribute, while the tree is planted and cared for by nonprofit partners, creating a lasting environmental and symbolic impact.

Are tree planting gifts considered sustainable corporate gifts?

Yes. Tree planting gifts are considered one of the most sustainable corporate gifting options because they reduce waste, support biodiversity, absorb carbon, and contribute positively to local ecosystems. Unlike traditional promotional items, they create long-term environmental benefits.

How do businesses send a tree planting gift to clients or employees?

Businesses choose a tribute design, select a planting location, and personalize a message or logo. The Gifted Tree coordinates the planting through nonprofit partners and delivers a physical tribute to the recipient, making the process simple and meaningful.

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5 Green Corporate Gifts to Give Your Company Employees or Customers

Essentially, when you buy a green corporate gift, you are getting two for the price of one. How so? Well, you are giving a gift to the recipient – and you are also giving a gift to the world around you. 

Before you swipe that card and make your next gift purchase, let’s take a look at 5 green corporate ideas you can give your company’s employees or customers. 

Why Green Gifts? 

Businesses that are making a positive impact on our future have already begun to incorporate sustainability practices into their workplace in one way or another. That means they are taking steps to reduce the waste that they produce as a company so that they can do their part to protect the environment and help moderate the effects of global warming and climate change. 

To stay in alignment with the company’s principles, it only makes sense that any corporate gifts should be green and sustainable. 

So, what’s in a green gift? There are certain traits of green gifts, such as having very little packaging – or, at the very least, truly 100% recyclable packaging. Also, gifts that come from companies that are environmentally friendly, whether it is in the gift itself or the practices used in their materials and manufacturing – or both!

Looking for some ideas? We’ve got a few you can choose from. 

Five Green Corporate Gift Ideas

Ready to shop? Take inspiration from these 5 green gift ideas for your company.

 

  1. Plant a Tree 

What if you could plant a tree in honor of someone or something – especially when you are celebrating them? It’s like naming the stars, except you are planting a real, tangible tree that will give back to the planet. And you get to choose where to have your trees planted, such as in the US & Canada, Europe, Rainforest South & Central America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. 

Trees commonly symbolize growth and prosperity, making them a fitting gift to give to someone with whom you have a business relationship or to recognize employee contributions. Receiving a hand-crafted, unique tribute noting the tree planting location  along with a custom, personalized message is sure to make the recipient feel good and show them you care.

As more companies look to reduce their environmental footprint, planting a tree makes an eco-conscious statement about your corporate beliefs and social responsibility — making this one powerful gift.

 

  1. Food

You can’t get much more sustainable and green than an edible gift. After all, once you eat it, it’s gone, right? Choose snacks and treats from companies that deliver the items with a reusable pouch or in recycled containers. You aren’t just looking for snacks from anywhere, but rather those that come with a purpose. And, yes, you can always have the items branded if you’d like. 

 

  1. Reusable Items

You can make a difference by investing in corporate gifts that urge the recipient to build more green practices into life, such as a reusable tumbler or water bottle, a reusable straw and carrying case, a reusable tote, or lunch tote, and so forth. 

There are many companies out there that sell reusable products. The idea is to stick to your values and choose those that offer well-designed reusable products created in an environmentally-friendly way. 

 

  1. Solar-Powered Items

Solar power is becoming more and more popular as it can provide all the benefits of something with electrical or battery power – without either. Simply using the sun, you can charge up battery chargers, radios, lights, an oven, and so much more. By giving these gifts you are encouraging the recipient to try something new – and confirm that dependence on electricity doesn’t have to be the only option. 

 

  1. A Spa Day at Home

There are many sustainable, environmentally friendly, and fair-trade products on the market to provide everyone with an at-home spa day. What a great way to show appreciation for everything they need to feel rejuvenated. With candles, pure bath beads, and the like, supporting small, eco-friendly businesses can be a win for everyone involved. 

 

Green Corporate Gifts from The Gifted Tree

Sure, we’ve given you some ideas for green corporate gifts. But, the truth is – there is just something about the powerful impact that planting a tree in honor or recognition of someone’s accomplishments, life, and achievements can have. And, if you are looking for corporate gifts, imagine how many trees you could plant – and how great of an impact you could have!

 If you would like to learn more about The Gifted Tree’s corporate tree planting program, contact us at (800) 984-2101  or you can easily get started on your order online.

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