Working with businesses to give back to the planet.
Planting a single tree is the first step. Cutting your footprint is the leap.
We have many routes to help companies give back: cost-effective tree-planting campaigns, paying for beach and forest clean-ups, all the way through to verified carbon projects such as Amazon rainforest protection and solar power in India.
Did your CEO work in the coal mines? Well, that’s ok.
They’re probably just stuck in their ways, and don’t see the point in spending money on helping the planet. So here’s what to show them.
No offence, “Get a free pen” is a s...t USP. You need a new marketing team! “We plant a tree for every one of our customers” is much better!
Pick how your business gives back.
Start small with a tree per customer, or go further with clean-ups and verified carbon projects. Mix and match as you grow.
A tree for every customer, sale or employee.
Real trees planted in the UK and Africa, with locations you can share. The simplest, most cost-effective way to start.
- Per sale, per sign-up or per employee
- Monthly or one-off campaigns
- Updates and photos to share with customers
Beach and forest clean-ups.
Pay for teams who clear plastic and rubbish from beaches and woodland before it reaches the sea or harms wildlife.
- Great for team days and local causes
- Linked to our clean-up work
Amazon protection and solar in India.
For companies ready to tackle their footprint: independently verified projects that cut or avoid CO₂ emissions.
- Amazon rainforest protection (REDD+)
- Solar energy projects in India
- Best used alongside cutting your own emissions
A fantastic USP that gives back to the planet.
Insurance
“We plant a tree for every car insurance switch.”
A reason to choose you that costs less than a cashback gift, and keeps growing long after the sale.
Energy
“Switch to green energy and we’ll plant a tree!”
Pairs a greener product with a visible, physical result your customers can point to.
Retail
“Buy 4 new tyres from our ECO range and we’ll plant 4 trees!”
Match trees to units sold and your eco range sells its own story at the checkout.
How working with us works
Tell us what you want to achieve
A tree per customer, a team clean-up day, a monthly budget, or help with your carbon footprint. Small businesses are welcome.
We plan it and price it
We suggest the right routes for your budget and goals, and give you a clear price before anything starts.
Launch it and show the proof
You get updates, photos and locations of the work you’ve paid for, ready to share with customers and staff.
Say exactly what you’ve done. Customers can tell.
Since April 2025 the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority can fine businesses up to 10% of global turnover for misleading consumers, and that includes vague green claims.
So we help you make claims you can back up. Not “eco-friendly” or “carbon neutral” on a hunch, but specific results. For example:
- “We’ve planted 1,200 trees with SoftStep this year.”
- “Every order pays for a tree to be planted. See where they grow.”
- “Our team cleared 300kg of rubbish from local beaches.”
Real numbers, real places, and proof you can show anyone who asks.
See how much it costs to give back to the planet!
Tell us a little about your business and what you’d like to do. We’ll come back with ideas and a clear price, with no obligation.
Tell us about your business
Your questions
Can we plant a tree for every customer?
Yes. That’s our most popular route. You can link trees to sales, sign-ups, reviews or anything else you can count, and we’ll report back on what’s been planted.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the route and the volume. Tree planting is the most cost-effective way to start. Send us your numbers using the form above and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can we say our business is carbon neutral?
Only if you can prove it. A “carbon neutral” claim needs your full footprint measured, cut where possible and any remainder covered by verified projects. Many businesses are better off making specific claims, like the number of trees planted, which we can help you back up.
What proof do we get?
Updates, photos and locations of the work you’ve paid for, so you can show customers and staff exactly where their trees are growing.
Are you only for big companies?
Not at all. We work with cafés, local shops and sole traders as well as larger companies. A tree per customer works at any size.
Give your customers a reason to choose you.
Planting a tree for every customer costs less than most free gifts, and it keeps growing long after the sale.
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