Since its launch in March 2004, eTree has had over 640,000 shareholder registrations and raised over $1 million for Landcare Australia. This equates to approximately 2.3 million trees currently being replanted across Australia and New Zealand.
There has been significant interest in the program from a wide range of Australian listed companies and there are now over 95 companies taking part. Click here to see the complete list of eTree Members.
Diamond Level Plaque at National Landcare Awards – September 2004
The success of eTree was recognised on 1st September at the National Landcare Awards, held at Parliament House in Canberra. Computershare CEO Chris Morris was presented with a plaque of appreciation from Landcare Australia in recognition of the fund raising efforts of the eTree program. The award was presented by the Hon. Warren Truss MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Finalist in Premiers Sustainability Awards - November 2004
The Premier's Business Sustainability Awards recognises companies for their commitment to driving a more sustainable future. eTree was a finalist in the Large Business category.
Finalist in Ethical Investor Corporate Sustainability Awards - December 2004
The Ethical Investor Awards recognise outstanding achievement across a range of areas of corporate sustainability. The six company awards this year include: Sustainable Company of the Year, Sustainable Small Company of the Year, and four merit awards for Achievement in the Areas of Environment, Community/Social, Labour Relations and Corporate Governance. eTree was a finalist in the Merit for the Environment Award.
Winner in United Nations World Environment Day Awards - June 2005
eTree won the United Nations World Environment Day Award in the 'Business Enterprise Awards - Best Specific Environmental Initiative' category.
Finalist in Banksia Environmental Foundation Awards - June 2005
eTree was nominated as a Finalist in the 2005 Banksia Environmental Foundation Awards in the category of 'Leadership in Financial Services and Sustainability'.
