What do we do?

We plant TREES to offset CO2 as the world travels. What’s the Problem?

Travel &

• Now more than ever, we need to take into consideration the sensitive link between travel and the environment.

• #flightshame & covid-19 highlighted travel’s environmental impact.

• Current CO2 offset programs are complicated, poorly marketed and poorly understood, and can be expensive.

• Climate crisis terminology inducing fear & guilt create apathy towards action & progress.

• For a sustainable future, we must adopt a different mindset, and now. What’s the CO2 situation today?

We are already way beyond safe levels of CO2 in our atmosphere. In 2021, we will reach levels 50% How is CO2 produced? higher than pre-industrial concentrations.

• Carbon dioxide (CO2) is added to the atmosphere by human activities. When we burn fuels like wood, coal, natural 416.4 PPM gas, gasoline, and oil, carbon dioxide is released. During this May 2020 – Entering Dangerous CO2 Levels burning, carbon from the fossil fuels combine with oxygen in the air to form carbon dioxide and water vapor.

• CO2 in the atmosphere then traps heat & makes global temperatures rise. Earth's global average surface temperature in 2020 was one of the warmest years on record. As levels 414.7 PPM rise, floods, droughts, storms & crop failures intensify. May 2019 – Rapid Rise of CO2 Levels

• To reduce these levels, we must slow down our consumption, cut our emissions, and draw existing carbon out of the atmosphere, we need to restore the planet’s natural balance. 350 PPM Maximum Safe Level of CO2 (CO2 Levels Source: Mauna Loa Observatory) The CO2 Culprits

Our actions, at home, at work, Power Generation as we travel consume energy & Deforestation produce CO2 emissions Road Transport Other Fertilizer • It is clear that power generation, deforestation and road 3% 3%3% Oil & Gas transport are the worst offenders. 4% 25% Livestock 5% Cement • Reducing our emissions and drawing existing carbon out of 6% Waste the atmosphere is a priority, it will require massive efforts from Iron & Steel many different sectors, with a combination of approaches. 6% Air Travel • Tourism accounts for 8% of annual global CO2 20% emissions, 3% of which is from air travel. 12% 13% • Travel is a comparatively small contributor, however travel has high value transactions where offsetting is a relatively small percentage of the transaction value.

• Whilst reducing CO2 is important there is a safe level that we can achieve quite easily and simply. It’s all about balance! What is Earth Overshoot Day?

Earth Overshoot Day 1970 to 2020

• When there is balance, the Earth does a great job at absorbing most of our CO2 emissions.

• Earth’s overshoot day marks the date when humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year.

• But, it has been struggling to keep up.

• Due to the world pandemic, 2020 was the first time there was a reduction of - 7% Climate Change – It’s time to act

Working Together

• No one country, leader, company or individual can solve the climate crisis alone – impactful climate action is required in multiple sectors – it’s now time to all work together.

• Climate change is affecting lives all over the world, with more and more extreme weather events., causing severe flooding, forest fires - destroying our homes, livelihoods and environnement.

• While the scientists and engineers of the world work on better solutions for transport and energy, we can start the process towards positive change through mindful actions and mindful travel.

• Trees4Travel offers a simple, natural, yet powerful way to help offset emissions and feel a tangible contribution to a better safer world. What’s our mission?

Harmonizing Business Travel with the Environment

• Travel produces vast amounts of CO2 and although technology is improving efficiency, emissions are still increasing.

• Educating travelers on sustainability, engaging them in planting projects & focusing on the many positive benefits is key.

• Our mission is to harmonize travel with the environment through clear, positive, engaging travel and environmental messaging with tangible results. The Future is Mindful Business Travel . Working together & shared goals

The Trillion Tree Community

• Trees4Travel is part of the World Economic Forum’s community-driven initiative led by the United Nations Environment Program to ensure the conservation & restoration of one trillion trees within this decade.

• As one of the largest industries in the world, the Travel Industry has the ability to deliver massive, urgently needed progress against climate change through natural biodiverse and sustainable development goals.

Committed To Improving The Planet Why Trees?

• Scientists ‘know of no other current Trees are the carbon drawdown solution that is quantitatively as large in terms of Best Carbon carbon capture.’ (Source Science May 2020) Technology • There used to be 6 trillion trees on Earth, To combat carbon emissions, forest today only about 3 trillion trees remain restoration is ‘overwhelmingly more and despite human activities such as powerful than all of the other climate agriculture and urbanisation we still have change solutions’ 900 million hectares of tree restoration potential in the world. Prof. Dr. Thomas Ward Crowther is a British scientist specialising in ecosystem ecology and the chief scientific advisor to the UN's Trillion Tree Campaign. • Currently, tree planting is considered to be SIMPLE - IMPACTFUL - AFFORDABLE one of the most cost effective methods of offsetting CO2. Approximate CO2 Absorption - Sapling to Tree

• Trees absorb (sequester) CO2 by storing the carbon in their trunks, branches & roots, and release the oxygen back into the air that we breathe. TREE LIFE • CO2 sequestration & growth rates depend on the tree species & location. Approx. 150 Years • Our example below is based on a typical hard wood tree.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year10 Year 11 Year 150 6 kgs 10 kgs 12 kgs 15 kgs 18 kgs 19 kgs 20 kgs 21 kgs 21 kgs 22 kgs 22 kgs

First 10 Years CO2 Absorption = 164 Kg + 22 kg CO2 Total 3,100 kg Per Year CO2 Absorption How do we offset CO2 emissions?

Voluntary Carbon Offsets

CO2

Trees4Travel selects and Travelers and companies Trees are scheduled for The tree planting Trees4Travel calculates the vets tree planting plant trees through planting - locations are organisation and local CO2 absorbed – reporting organisations from around Trees4Travel to offset shared and supported community maintain to travelers and companies the world that focus on > their carbon emissions > with photos, video > the saplings and trees. > each month so they can , biodiversity from their historic and footage and satellite Trees4Travel monitor see their emissions versus and local communities. up coming trips. imaging. and report progress. the absorption.

Re-wilding our planet to mitigate climate change through carbon storage. How & where do we plant?

The Tree Projects

Our tree planting ethos is based on key objectives :

• working closely with verified tree planting organisations from around the world who are experts in their local environments, involving local communities and all stakeholders

• we plant a variety of tree species that NORTH AMERICA LATIN AMERICA are indigenous to a region to maximise biodiversity and restore natural EUROPE ASIA AUSTRALIA AFRICA ecosystems.

• we prioritise reforestation projects which have the highest impact for the environment. Certified Carbon Units CCUs 1 Certified Carbon Unit Offsets 1 ton of CO2 Emissions

CO2

Trees4Travel selects 3rd party standards Trees4Travel buys CCUs Corporates buy CCUs Trees4Travel logs established and protected measure CO2 so forest owners and from Trees4Travel and the CCUs against forests from around the > absorption of > local communities can > receive certificates > the corporate’s world that offer ‘Certified established forests and maintain and conserve that can be used for emissions to help Carbon Units’. issue CCU Certificates. the forests. mandatory offsetting. them stay on track.

(CCUs are primarily used for mandatory co2 emission reporting)

Our current forest is an Amazonian conservation project of 40,000 hectares in Acre, Brazil which is validated to a gold level for climate adaptation, as well as delivering exceptional community and biodiversity benefits, conserving several vulnerable tree species along with numerous bird species. This land was previously going to be cleared for livestock rearing, however this project is now establishing alternative economic activities for the local communities including commercializing the collection of medicinal plants and acai (ah-sigh-EE) berries, a superfood, grape-like fruit. Accurate Emissions Calculations

Our Emissions CALCULATIONS are based on:

• DEFRA The Department for Environment, and Rural Affairs - UK. The government conversion factors for reporting are for use by UK and international organisations to report on greenhouse gas emissions. • GHG Protocol The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard provides calculation tools, requirements and guidance for companies and other organizations preparing a corporate-level GHG emissions inventory. • IPCC The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change - 195 member countries. AND Cover all types of transport such as air, train, ferry, car and trucks & all fuel types. Accommodation such as hotel and rentals. Easy, Historic, Current & Future Sustainability

API or Simple File Uploads Corporate Reports

Connecting Travel To Trees

Trees4Travel gives corporates an accountable, tangible & understandable way of offsetting their emissions.

Transparent monthly progress reports show:

• CO2 absorption according to the age of the tree

• The actual locations of their trees

• How long their trees will take to absorb the CO2 emitted from their travel.

• The ability to add and monitor target emissions

• Competitive price per ton CO2

• No monthly subscription fee or additional costs Monitoring Emissions

Corporate CO2 Emission Allowances

• Set a monthly emissions target, or let the system pick this up automatically, using historic information.

• Optionally receive emails when you pass pre-set thresholds to keep your teams on track. Reporting Dashboard

Select all records either: IMPORTED - INVOICED - TRIPS CSV Report Download Account Owner & Drill Down Reporting Graphs & Charts

What if Short-Haul Flight Business Class were Economy Class CALCULATE

CO2 By Class CO2 By Type CO2 By Dept Short-Haul Business London Office Dallas Office Premium

Long-Haul

Economy Domestic Singapore Office

Allowance CO2 Kg Actual Comparison

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec - 2021 Reporting Graphs & Charts

Compare by traveler, by timeline, against all data

Your Emissions per KM traveled Percentage per KM by travel class KM’s traveled per traveler VIEW

Your Allowance CO2 Kg per Km Your Company Per Traveler Global Average

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec - 2021 Market size in different sectors

31 Billion Enormous Positive Passenger trips per Environmental Impact year (all trip types Potential From Travel Europe alone)

• Travel is one of the biggest industries in the world. 4.65 Billion • Tourism is a major driver of the world economy, 4.4 Billion Room Nights per year accounting for 7% of international trade. Passengers per year • The market size in the different travel sectors shows 3 Billion Rental days the enormous potential. per year • Insignificant price, compared to travel purchase. • Sustainable, mindful travel needs to be the future of all travel.

Pre Covid-19 Figures Car Hire Airlines Hotels Trains Sustainable Travel Community

Sharing Responsibility

• We are creating a collaboration of travel suppliers at every touchpoint of a journey - from TMC to ground transport, to airports & airlines to hotels & rental accommodation.

• Corporates can purchase trees through their TMC to share responsibility.

• Partners can help by allowing travelers to exchange loyalty points for trees.

• Enabling a shared responsibility between the traveler & each supplier of a trip, ensuring all are on the same page, helping towards the same goal of carbon neutrality. Airlines Impact

Based on 2019 Figures: If Every Passenger Purchased Just 1.5 Trees With Each Flight – Regardless of Distance or Class

Airline Offsets

• 4.3 billion airline passengers per year (2019) • 880 billion kilos of CO2 produced by air travel (2019) • If passengers purchase just 1.5 trees each time they fly, air CO2 emitted by Air Travel transport could be neutral within 10 years, in fact NEGATIVE after that, pulling more CO2 out of the air than emitted. • Trees keep absorbing as more flights are made and as more trees are planted - there will be a point in time when there is more

CO2 being offset than created. Absorbed CO2 minus Emitted CO2

New York to Chicago + 2 Hotel Nights = 3 Trees Years - Age of Trees & Air Travel Over Time (To offset within 10 years ) Trains

The Most Sustainable Travel

• Travelling 1,000 miles by train produces 41 kgs of CO2 per passenger.

• Rail Transport is currently the most environment - friendly way to travel other than cycling or walking.

• A typical train line can carry 50,000 people per hour. Compare this with a motorway, which can move only 2,500 people per hour.

London to Paris + 3 Hotel Nights = 1 Tree ( to offset within 10 years ) Road Transport

Motor Vehicle Offsets

• If you travel 1,000 miles by car alone, you would emit 275 kgs of CO2.

• 1 tree will offset the CO2 from a tank of fuel – costing less than a penny per mile.

LA to Las Vegas + 2 Hotel Nights = 2 Tree ( to offset within 10 years ) Marketing Support for our Partners

Webinars & Presentations for Business & Leisure Travel

Our webinar presentations come with scripts so that you can easily present carbon offsetting to your clients.

We also offer shorter PowerPoints that can be sent by email. Marketing Kit in Dashboard – Coming Soon!

As we begin to plant, we will start to share photos & video footage that our partners can also use to communicate to their clients.

We’ll be sharing stories & the impact we make on the ground in the local communities & reporting on the progress of the planting & conservation projects that travelers have supported. Highlighting Our Travel Partners

Travel Brand visibility will be added to dashboards & monthly emailed reports reminding travelers who helped them plant their trees.

Hi Amanda,

Pacific World Business

CA Leisure

Air Mas Travel

Pacific World Business Air Mas Travel CA Leisure PR & Social

@Trees4Travel

#climatechange #trees4travel #conscioustravel #sustainabletravel #carbonoffsetting #mindfultravel

Our in-house PR will include partners in press releases to media when possible and will promote our partners on our social media channels – with approval. We can offer photos and sustainability information for you to share with your clients. Partnership Widget

Highlight Your Commitment To Sustainability

We offer a company colour branded rotating widget which can be added to websites, to show our partnership and our collective progress with live data showing the number of trees planted and CO2 to be absorbed. What we know…

• Travel needs a new ‘green’ focus - a focus that is integral to health, wellbeing and the planet. • We are beyond safe levels of carbon in our atmosphere. • The United Nations has stated that we have 10 years to fix this. • Reforestation is overwhelmingly more powerful than all other climate change solutions. • 72% of travelers believe we need to act now and make sustainable travel choices. • Our aim is to help all travelers cover their footprints within 10 years. • Trees4Travel is the perfect product, message and ‘green’ partner, at the right time. Let’s Re-Wild the Planet Together

Don’t Talk Just Act, Don’t Say Just Show, Don’t Promise WATCH the VIDEO Just Plant. Nico Nicholas Email [email protected] Mobile/WhatsApp +44 7798 601 610 Skype NICONICHOLAS Book a Meeting