In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation,
ERIE employees will plant trees
across 12 states and the District of
Columbia
ERIE,
Pa., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie
Insurance (ERIE) last month kicked
off a new environmental stewardship program. This program provides
trees for employees to plant throughout 12 states and the
District of Columbia, deepening
ERIE's commitment to the
environment and creating long-lasting impact on the people and
communities it serves.
Erie Insurance employees plant trees across
12 states and the District of
Columbia.
In a growing partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation,
ERIE employees participate in the
"Community Canopy" program by planting a tree in their yard to help
reduce their carbon footprint and expand the tree canopy across
many locations and neighborhoods. The program aligns with Erie
Insurance Giving Network's focus on environmental
responsibility.
"ERIE has had a long commitment
to being a good corporate citizen and environmental responsibility
has become a critical piece of that," said Erie Insurance President
and CEO Tim NeCastro. "This project
is a great opportunity for our employees to be a part of this
commitment in a way that will make a measurable impact on our
environment."
The Arbor Day Foundation projects a significant energy and
community benefit from the ERIE
"Community Canopy" program. The trees planted by employees will
contribute to the following long-term estimated impacts over a
20-year period:
- Energy Savings: 2.35 million kWh
- Carbon Sequestration: 7 million lbs.
- Stormwater Runoff: 22 million gallons
This employee tree-planting initiative builds upon ERIE's 100 Trees Project, which seeks to plant
100 shade trees on its 40-acre downtown Erie campus, leading up to the company's 100th
anniversary in 2025. Planning is underway to also expand the
corporate tree-planting program in community areas surrounding
ERIE's 25 branch offices next
year.
In recent years, ERIE has also
made multiple investments to promote sustainability and increased
its philanthropic support of environmental responsibility
initiatives. The Thomas B. Hagen Building, dedicated in
September 2021, was built to meet
Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)
certification standards from the U.S. Green Building Council and
features vegetated roofs as well as energy optimization, light
pollution reduction and water use reduction systems. Additionally,
10 environmental nonprofit organizations in northwest Pennsylvania received Erie Insurance Giving
Network grants to support their ongoing work.
"Trees clean our air and water, provide for wildlife, connect
communities and support health and well-being—the impact is great,
and I'm excited that the 'ERIE
Family' continues to jump in and make a difference," said
Brian Wilking, senior community
outreach specialist. "ERIE plans
to continue investing in and partnering with organizations that,
like ERIE, are committed to
greener, healthier communities."
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in
Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th
largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and
13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums
written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company
and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net
premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force
and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. News releases and more
information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.
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