FirstEnergy Eclipses 100,000 Trees Planted and Donated
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has achieved a milestone of planting 100,000 donated trees since launching its tree planting program in 2020. The company has significantly exceeded its 2024 goal of 25,000 trees, with nearly 34,000 trees planted this year alone. The program, led by FirstEnergy's Green Teams, has grown from 1,000 trees in 2020 to over 101,000 trees planted at nearly 300 different events.
In 2024, about 650 Green Team members volunteered over 3,000 hours at nearly 150 events across six states, with notable achievements in Ohio (10,000+ trees), Pennsylvania (9,000+ trees), and West Virginia (6,700+ trees). More than half of the planting events were conducted in underserved areas, focusing on communities with specific socioeconomic and environmental challenges.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) ha raggiunto un traguardo piantando 100.000 alberi donati da quando ha lanciato il suo programma di piantumazione nel 2020. L'azienda ha superato in modo significativo il suo obiettivo del 2024 di 25.000 alberi, con quasi 34.000 alberi piantati solo quest'anno. Il programma, guidato dai Green Teams di FirstEnergy, è cresciuto da 1.000 alberi nel 2020 a oltre 101.000 alberi piantati in quasi 300 eventi diversi.
Nel 2024, circa 650 membri dei Green Team hanno offerto oltre 3.000 ore di volontariato in quasi 150 eventi in sei stati, con risultati significativi in Ohio (oltre 10.000 alberi), Pennsylvania (oltre 9.000 alberi) e Virginia Occidentale (oltre 6.700 alberi). Più della metà degli eventi di piantumazione si è svolta in aree svantaggiate, concentrandosi su comunità con specifiche sfide socioeconomiche e ambientali.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) ha logrado un hito al plantar 100,000 árboles donados desde el lanzamiento de su programa de plantación de árboles en 2020. La compañía ha superado significativamente su objetivo de 25,000 árboles para 2024, con casi 34,000 árboles plantados solo este año. El programa, liderado por los Green Teams de FirstEnergy, ha crecido de 1,000 árboles en 2020 a más de 101,000 árboles plantados en casi 300 eventos diferentes.
En 2024, alrededor de 650 miembros de los Green Teams se ofrecieron como voluntarios durante más de 3,000 horas en casi 150 eventos en seis estados, con logros notables en Ohio (más de 10,000 árboles), Pennsylvania (más de 9,000 árboles) y Virginia Occidental (más de 6,700 árboles). Más de la mitad de los eventos de plantación se llevaron a cabo en áreas desatendidas, enfocándose en comunidades con desafíos socioeconómicos y ambientales específicos.
퍼스트에너지 주식회사 (NYSE: FE)는 2020년 나무 심기 프로그램을 시작한 이래로 기부된 100,000그루의 나무를 심는 이정표를 달성했습니다. 회사는 2024년 목표인 25,000그루의 나무를 크게 초과하여 올해만 거의 34,000그루의 나무를 심었습니다. 퍼스트에너지의 그린 팀이 주도하는 이 프로그램은 2020년 1,000그루에서 시작하여 거의 300개의 다양한 행사에서 101,000그루 이상의 나무가 심어졌습니다.
2024년에는 약 650명의 그린 팀 회원들이 6개 주에서 거의 150개의 행사에 자원봉사로 참여하여 3,000시간 이상 활동했습니다. 특히 오하이오(10,000그루 이상), 펜실베이니아(9,000그루 이상), 웨스트버지니아(6,700그루 이상)에서 두드러진 성과를 이루었습니다. 심어지는 나무의 절반 이상이 소외된 지역에서 이루어졌으며, 특정 사회경제적 및 환경적 도전과제가 있는 지역 사회에 초점을 맞추었습니다.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) a atteint un jalon en plantant 100 000 arbres donnés depuis le lancement de son programme de plantation d'arbres en 2020. L'entreprise a largement dépassé son objectif de 25 000 arbres pour 2024, avec près de 34 000 arbres plantés rien que cette année. Le programme, dirigé par les Green Teams de FirstEnergy, est passé de 1 000 arbres en 2020 à plus de 101 000 arbres plantés lors de près de 300 événements différents.
En 2024, environ 650 membres des Green Teams ont fait du bénévolat pendant plus de 3 000 heures lors de près de 150 événements dans six états, avec des réalisations notables dans l'Ohio (plus de 10 000 arbres), en Pennsylvanie (plus de 9 000 arbres) et en Virginie-Occidentale (plus de 6 700 arbres). Plus de la moitié des événements de plantation ont eu lieu dans des zones défavorisées, en mettant l'accent sur des communautés confrontées à des défis socio-économiques et environnementaux spécifiques.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) hat einen Meilenstein erreicht, indem es seit der Einführung seines Baumpflanzprogramms im Jahr 2020 100.000 gespendete Bäume gepflanzt hat. Das Unternehmen hat sein Ziel von 25.000 Bäumen für 2024 erheblich übertroffen, mit nahezu 34.000 Bäumen, die allein in diesem Jahr gepflanzt wurden. Das Programm, das von den Green Teams von FirstEnergy geleitet wird, ist von 1.000 Bäumen im Jahr 2020 auf über 101.000 Bäume, die bei nahezu 300 verschiedenen Veranstaltungen gepflanzt wurden, gewachsen.
Im Jahr 2024 haben etwa 650 Mitglieder der Green Teams über 3.000 Stunden bei fast 150 Veranstaltungen in sechs Bundesstaaten ehrenamtlich gearbeitet, mit bemerkenswerten Erfolgen in Ohio (über 10.000 Bäume), Pennsylvania (über 9.000 Bäume) und West Virginia (über 6.700 Bäume). Mehr als die Hälfte der Pflanzveranstaltungen fanden in benachteiligten Bereichen statt, wobei der Fokus auf Gemeinschaften mit spezifischen sozioökonomischen und ökologischen Herausforderungen lag.
- Exceeded 2024 tree planting goal by 36% (34,000 vs 25,000 target)
- Strong volunteer participation with 650 Green Team members contributing 3,000+ hours
- Expanded environmental initiative presence across six states
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Milestone comes after surpassing 2024 goal of 25,000 donated trees
With nearly 34,000 trees planted so far this year, FirstEnergy's Green Teams have significantly surpassed their 2024 goal of 25,000 trees. The Green Teams, who lead tree planting and donation events across FirstEnergy's six-state service territory, are employees from roles across the organization who volunteer their time together to environmental causes.
Jessica Shaffer, Advanced Scientist and Lead of FirstEnergy's Green Teams: "This program began in 2020 with a modest goal of planting 10,000 trees. The incredible success of the past five years is a testament to the commitment of our Green Team volunteers, the love our teams have for their communities and FirstEnergy's dedication to building a sustainable future."
After planting 1,000 trees in 2020, the program has grown each year, having now planted more than 101,000 trees at nearly 300 different planting and donation events. This year alone, nearly 650 FirstEnergy Green Team members have volunteered more than 3,000 hours at nearly 150 tree-planting events, achieving impressive results:
Ohio : More than 10,000 trees donated and plantedPennsylvania : More than 9,000 trees donated and plantedWest Virginia : More than 6,700 trees donated and plantedMaryland : More than 5,000 trees donated and plantedNew Jersey : About 3,000 trees donated and planted
More than half of FirstEnergy tree-planting events were held in underserved areas, which include communities chosen based on income level, education access or environmental issues such as proximity to Superfund sites, abandoned mines or poor air quality.
In addition to environmental benefits, FirstEnergy's tree-planting program also enhances community landscapes through the greenery, shade and other benefits offered by trees. Native tree species are donated, and the location for each planting is selected to ensure a safe distance from power lines and to minimize the need for pruning in the future. Among the donations are various varieties of fruit trees, which will be harvested by local schools and non-profits for donations to food banks.
FirstEnergy's Green Teams will continue to partner with state park systems, watershed and recycling groups, garden clubs, schools and other environmentally focused organizations to support the company's commitment to building a brighter and more sustainable future.
For more information about FirstEnergy's environmental and corporate responsibility efforts, visit fecorporateresponsibility.com.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy tree planting events are available for download on Flickr. A video about FirstEnergy's tree planting program is available on YouTube.
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