Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a global call to action for protecting the planet and its species. Since 1970, Earth Day has united the world in a shared mission of conservation – a commitment that Energy Transfer carries forward every day of the year.
We are proud to engage in a wide range of programs dedicated to preserving ecosystems, promoting biodiversity and supporting green spaces. From protecting wildlife and its habitats to enhancing urban environments through community tree plantings, we remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding the natural world for future generations.
Here are some of our key conservation milestones from the past year:
- $100,000 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to conserve longleaf pine forests, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world. Stretching from Virginia to East Texas, these forests provide critical habitat for unique wildlife and rely on periodic fires to maintain their rich biodiversity of plants and animals.
- $100,000 to the Texas Trees Foundation in 2026 to support ongoing urban forest and community greening efforts. So far this year, $50,000 of the total donation has gone towards a tree planting project at the After8toEducate campus in East Dallas. Energy Transfer employees planted 32 trees, laying the foundation for a greener, more inviting space that will grow alongside the students and community it serves. They also established 14 pollinator and food-forest garden beds, adding another layer of hands-on learning and connection to nature.
- As part of a $100,000 donation to Texas Trees Foundation in 2025, our employees participated in three tree plantings in areas of the Dallas community that needed increased tree canopy. Our donation provided 170 trees spread across Anderson Bonner Park, Kingsbridge Park, and FP Caillet Elementary School.
- $75,000 to Tandem Global (formerly the Wildlife Habitat Council) for a tree planting at J.S. Clark Elementary School, an underserved elementary school in Shreveport, Louisiana. Employees planted 175 native fruit trees at the school to reduce flooding, increase food access, protect the environment and create a vibrant outdoor learning space for students.
- $13,000 to the Partnership of the Delaware Estuary to help protect Delaware’s waterways and strengthen local ecosystems. Energy Transfer and the Sunoco Foundation have contributed over $370,000 to the organization since 2009.
- $10,000 to Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research in 2025, a nonprofit organization that rehabilitates injured, orphaned and contaminated wild birds on the Delmarva Peninsula.
Whether we are restoring critical habitats or planting the next generation of urban canopies, we believe that investing in the environment is an investment in the future of the communities we serve. This Earth Day, we invite you to join us in celebrating the beauty of our natural world and the collective efforts that keep it thriving.
