iRG Repair Group commits to reforestation partnership with JUST ONE Tree

iRG Repair Group, Wales’ largest group of vehicle repair centres, has partnered with non-profit organisation JUST ONE Tree to support global reforestation and ecosystem restoration projects.

The group will make donations for every staff birth and birthday, as well as for every five-star customer review received across its sites in Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr, Newport, Pontypridd and Hereford.

Funds raised will contribute to tree planting and marine restoration projects in 16 countries, aimed at reducing global warming and supporting sustainable incomes for local communities.

JUST ONE Tree has already overseen the planting of more than five million trees and the restoration of 2,600 acres, removing an estimated 1.6m tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.

Its education initiatives also involve 240,000 children worldwide through JUST ONE Tree Day on 17th October.

Amanda Bronkhorst, founder and chief executive of JUST ONE Tree, said: “This is the moment to be bold, to be brave – our planet’s future is in our hands. iRG has stepped up, joining forces with us to show that action speaks louder than words.

“When we stand together, we have the power to transform the world – and every business, every individual who joins this movement makes our impact on people and planet unstoppable.”

iRG achieved carbon neutrality earlier this year under PAS 2060 and is preparing to transition to the new Accident Repair Industry Environmental Standard.