Travelers to Reach Goal of Planting 1 Million Trees in Partnership with American Forests

Through its partnership with American Forests, the oldest nonprofit conservation group in the nation, Travelers will soon reach its goal of planting one million new trees.

In celebration of the 50th Earth Day, and in keeping with the company’s dedication to environmentalism, Travelers is also continuing its partnership with American Forests through April 2021. Through this partnership, Travelers has planted one tree for every Personal Insurance customer who opted in to paperless billing in 2019. The company will continue these efforts and expects to plant up to a half-million more new trees.

“We are proud to have reached this important milestone and to continue our successful partnership with American Forests,” said Michael Klein, Executive Vice President and President of Personal Insurance at Travelers. “We are committed to operating our business efficiently and sustainably. This program achieves both, by creating a convenient experience for our customers and meaningfully reducing our paper usage and carbon footprint.”

“With Travelers’ support, we planted 1 million trees in some of America’s most endangered forests – taking 1 million steps for safe, healthy communities and a vibrant natural environment,” said Jad Daley, President and CEO of American Forests. “We are very grateful to Travelers, one of our largest corporate partners, and excited to continue working together to make a positive impact on our planet.”

Additionally, Travelers regularly implements cost-effective ways to positively impact the eco-efficiency of its business. Other measures include:

• Reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 35% since 2011.
• Reducing energy consumption by approximately 50% since 2006 at its largest-owned campus.
• Relying on renewable energy sources for 17% of the electricity consumed at its owned facilities.
• Ensuring its owned campuses are ENERGY STAR® certified.