Background

When Impact Data Solutions Ltd (IDS) set out to make a real, lasting impact on the environment, they knew they wanted more than just a tick-box sustainability project. They wanted something tangible. Something they could grow alongside, year after year. That’s where Treeapp came in. 

Their vision? A long-term, hands-on tree-planting partnership focusing on sustainability, biodiversity, and community engagement. And the best part? They found the perfect spot to bring it to life in Ewhurst Park - a beautiful stretch of land in the UK designed for agroforestry, where trees and crops grow together, supporting biodiversity and helping local businesses.

Beyond its environmental benefits, this initiative also enhances employee engagement by offering meaningful health and wellbeing opportunities. The project allows IDS employees to step away from their desks, volunteer in nature, and take part in a rewarding, team-building experience.

A commitment that grows

IDS wasn’t looking for a quick win, they were looking for a long-term investment in sustainability. Treeapp has designed a bespoke five-year partnership with IDS, enabling them to grow a dedicated forest by planting 2,000 trees each UK planting season over four years. In the final year, the remaining trees will be planted to reach their goal of 9,400 trees in total!

Why this project?

IDS had clear goals when they teamed up with Treeapp:

Make a real environmental impact. Their trees will help capture carbon, improve biodiversity, and create resilient landscapes. The reintroduction of agroforestry to the area has already played a role in something incredible: the reintroduction of beavers to Hampshire after 400 years!

Get their hands dirty. This wasn’t about sitting back and watching trees grow from afar. IDS wanted a project where their team could actively take part in planting days, seeing the impact firsthand.

Support local communities. By choosing a UK-based project, IDS is giving back to the area they call home. Their trees will provide opportunities for nature tourism, foraging, and jobs for the local community.

Align with UN Sustainable Development Goals. IDS’s forest directly supports the following SDG’s:

-Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption
-Goal 13: Climate Action
-Goal 15: Life on Land

Looking ahead

For IDS, this journey has reinforced the power of long-term, hands-on sustainability. As IDS puts it:

“We look forward to continuing our partnership and actively taking part in corporate tree planting days over the next few years, watching our forest grow to 9,400 trees by 2029. Thank you to Treeapp for providing us with the opportunity to give back to our local community.” - Jasvinder Sandhu, IDS Marketing and Strategy Lead

A forest of their own, a positive impact on local communities, and a commitment to sustainability that grows - in more ways than one!