[Chatham, NJ] – In honor of International Mother Earth Day on April 22, Shipco Transport is proud to announce the sponsorship of planting over 2,200 trees for our Shipco Transport employees worldwide. This initiative is a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teams for their unwavering support of our sustainability mission.
Shipco Transport has partnered with Evertreen to accomplish this sustainable planting initiative. The trees planted will play a crucial role in global reforestation, boost local ecosystems, and bring lasting benefits to nearby communities.
The specific tree species being planted include Eucalyptus, Voandelaka, Jambolan, Rosewood, and Acacia.
Facts:
- 2,200+ trees planted in honor of Shipco Transport team members.
- 1260.90 tonnes of CO2 are being offset.
- 275.13 working hours were generated for the local community.
- Countries reforested – Kenya and Madagascar.
Together, we can make a difference. Let’s celebrate International Mother Earth Day by contributing to a greener, healthier Earth.
About Shipco
With a history dating back to 1969, Shipco Transport was established as a subsidiary of Denmark-based Scan-Group in 1988 in New York, becoming one of the first neutral NVOCCs in the U.S.
Headquartered in Chatham, New Jersey, Shipco Transport operates more than 90 offices in over 30 countries across five continents and its expansion plans continue.
Shipco is a founding member of the Worldwide Alliance, an association of the leading neutral NVOCCs, and the AirCargoGroup, a global organization of neutral airfreight wholesalers.
For more information, please contact:
Mette B. Karapetian
Vice President, Global Sustainability- ESG
mkarapetian@shipco.com
