our vision to create
a greener TOMORROW
What’s bourbon without a beautiful world to enjoy it in? In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, our Toast the Trees program combats the decline of America’s White Oak trees by replenishing those used in bourbon barrels and planting endemic trees in urban communities. Discover the impact of this partnership on our green spaces, as well as how you can support
the cause.
GROWING TALLER TOGETHER
Since our partnership began over a decade ago, we’ve continued to proudly support the Arbor Day Foundation—the world’s largest membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Beginning in 1972, the Foundation has planted over 500 million trees in more than 50 countries. Together, we’re ensuring the bourbon industry has barrels for years to come and helping to protect the environmental well-being of local communities by cultivating urban canopies.
from forests to communities
Since 2014, we’ve replenished over 311,000 White Oaks trees and counting while developing urban canopies with endemic trees nationwide to positively impact local communities. In our home state of Kentucky, our work with the Arbor Day Foundation allowed us to plant over 40,000 trees across 62 acres, creating a lasting impact on this vital habitat.
making an impact
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Water
17.5M gallons avoided water runoff
The trees we plant do more than just grow; they prevent soil erosion, filter water, improve rainfall absorption, and reduce runoff.
- Enough water for 213,710 people for one day.
- Avoided water runoff above is equivalent to 337,003 barrels.
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Carbon
135K metric tons of CO2 sequestered
Planting trees helps absorb carbon. As trees grow, they pull carbon from the air into their trunks, roots, and branches.
- 29,522 fewer cars on the road for one year.
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Air
428 Tons of pollutants removed
Trees give us the oxygen we breathe and clean the air by cooling it and filtering out pollutants.
- Enough oxygen for 1,244,940 people for one day.
SUPPORT THE CAUSE
Whether it’s a donation or volunteering, your support makes a difference. By donating $3 to the Arbor Day Foundation, you can contribute to planting one tree—and a thriving tomorrow.
We’re also excited to announce that Toast the Trees is expanding beyond North America to select European green spaces. If you’re based in Europe and want to make a contribution, simply denote your country when making a donation.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so donations are tax deductible. Always consult with your tax professional to confirm. Arbor Day Foundation is responsible for the processing of your personal information. Privacy notice is available here.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Bourbon has always been rooted in community, from toasts to White Oaks. Discover volunteer opportunities with the Arbor Day Foundation in your local communities and forests.
If there isn’t a planting partner listed for your city or state, please reach out to your local parks and recreation department directly to learn more about how you can get involved.