Hull is to get a share in 21,000 trees from a nationwide commitment to by Associated British Ports under a partnership with charity Trees for Cities.
The project will help transform urban areas into greener, healthier spaces, says ABP, which has committed to sponsoring 21,000 trees because ABP owns and operates the Humber ports amongst the 21 to has in England, Scotland and Wales, supporting over 119,000 jobs across the supply chain.
Rory Field, Corporate Partnerships Director at Trees for Cities, said: “We are proud to work with Associated British Ports on this strategic project. Urban trees sequester CO2, improve air quality and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
“The trees also host thousands of species and subspecies in the harshest of environments and contribute to our physical and mental health. ABP is helping us to create a greener, happier, and healthier environment for today’s and future generations.”
Forming part of The Queen’s Green Canopy, with more than a million trees already planted across the UK in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
Henrik L. Pedersen, ABP’s CEO said: “Improving social, economic and environmental sustainability in the communities surrounding our ports is important to us, which is why we are delighted to sponsor Trees for Cities to improve biodiversity.
“This fantastic project will enable the planting of thousands of trees across diverse UK regions, helping to improve air quality and community wellbeing.”
In addition to supporting biodiversity, ABP’s ports play a key role in enabling the UK clean energy transition. With ABP’s sustainability strategy due to be launched in late February 2023, the company will be publishing its targets to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations.
