Restore the Earth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We’ve unlocked the business case for landscape scale restoration and we’re using it to restore 1 million acres in the Mississippi River Basin, North America’s Amazon.
We go beyond talk to action; since 2008 we’ve tested and refined every element of our approach with real projects on the ground.
150K+
acres have been restored
Equal to ~120,000 + football fields
32,550,000
metrics tons of CO2 sequestered over the lifetime of the projects
Equivalent of taking ~7,076,085 cars off the road for one year
15 B+
gallons of freshwater per year have been diverted
This amount of water could fill over 22,727 Olympic-size pools
Restoring an ‘Economic Engine’ – Why Green ROI Models are Important
Originally published by Forbes.com on June 6, 2018.
Christopher Skroupa of Forbes interviews PJ Marshall, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Restore the Earth Foundation.
The tremendous power of thriving trees and flourishing natural habitats to combat global warming is not a new revelation. However, the ability to measure and monetize the return on investment (ROI) and social return on investment (SROI) of ecosystem restoration is a new concept taking root. Restore the Earth’s mission is to reestablish the earth’s essential forest and wetland ecosystems, by delivering outstanding environmental, social, and economic returns.
Betting on a Big Vision
Originally published by 1% for the Planet on April 18, 2018.
1% for the planet highlights and interviews PJ Marshall, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Restore the Earth Foundation.
Some people spend their retirement years taking river cruises or perfecting their golf swing. PJ and Marv Marshall are spending theirs by raising hundreds of millions of dollars and mucking through the forests and wetlands of the lower Mississippi River planting trees. They are betting on a big vision to create resilient communities, build local economies, and lower the carbon footprint of the entire country.
Delivering on Climate Commitments
Originally published by CECP on March 6, 2018.
By PJ Marshall, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Restore the Earth Foundation.
As the world counts down to two degrees, innovative companies are taking the lead and filling the policy void. Businesses are voluntarily setting quantifiable climate change targets; many committing to carbon neutrality. Going even further, visionary corporate leaders are delivering on climate commitments through enduring solutions that possess significant, measurable co-benefits.
Beyond Profit: New Funding Models Inspire Investment in Landscape Scale Restoration
In response to a report titled The Business of Planting Trees originally published by The Nature Conservancy and the World Resources Institute.
By PJ Marshall, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Restore the Earth Foundation.
In this report, the economic valuation of planting trees is based on sales. The math is simple and investment prospects strong. In summary, planting trees is becoming big business. This report is an important step in bringing landscape-scale restoration to the forefront of climate solutions.
Restore the Earth Co-Founders Receive Pioneers for the Planet Award at East-West Philanthropy Summit
Last month, Restore the Earth Foundation Co-Founders PJ and Marv Marshall were invited to attend the East-West Philanthropy Summit in Hawaii. Organized by the China Global Philanthropy Institute and the East-West Philanthropy Forum (EWPF), this event was an...
Edwin Piñero joins Restore the Earth Foundation’s Board of Directors
Restore the Earth announces the addition of Edwin (Ed) Piñero to its Board of Directors. Piñero is a globally-recognized sustainability expert and thought leader with a 38-year career in the public and private sectors.
Restore the Earth Partners with Social Value International to Release First-of-Their-Kind Reports
Nonprofit Restore the Earth Foundation, in collaboration with Social Value International (SVI), released two social impact reports based on eco-restoration projects. These first-of-a-kind reports assess, quantify and monetize the environmental, social, and economic impacts of investments in landscape-scale restoration. Report findings support the business case for funding a holistic climate-smart solution to degraded and destroyed ecosystems.
Restore the Earth Foundation joins 1% for the Planet as official nonprofit partner
Restore the Earth is excited to announce it will join a community of over 3,500 nonprofits in more than 40 countries as a 1% for the Planet nonprofit partner. Restore the Earth is proud to share their work with this distinguished network making a difference toward environmental causes.
Restore the Earth Foundation Partners to Create New Sustainability Measurements
The following content is an interview conducted by Bailey Jacobs from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It was originally published on USCCF's website on 10/3/2017. I recently interviewed PJ Marshall, co-founder and executive director of Restore the Earth...
The power of landscape-scale restoration for business
This article was originally published on GreenBiz on 9/15/17. By Ed Pinero, President, The Pinero Group When leaders gather for Climate Week NYC next week, one question will dominate discussions: Now that the United States government has announced its intention to...
Silicon Valley Firm Joins the Collaborative Fund
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