Yutong Launches 2026 'Net Zero Forest' Program, Planting 44,218 Trees in Gansu
Yutong Bus has launched its 2026 tree-planting initiative under the 'Net Zero Forest' program, starting with 44,218 trees in Minqin, Gansu Province.
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83,700
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What Happened
Yutong's 'Net Zero Forest' program, launched in April 2026, aims to plant 49,518 trees worldwide this year, with the first phase planting 44,218 Haloxylon trees in Minqin, Gansu. The initiative is part of Yutong's long-term commitment of 'One Bus, One Tree,' linking each vehicle sold to a tree planted.
83,700
Expanded across China, UK, Mexico, and Chile
83,700 trees planted globally, including 66,900 in Minqin with 90% survival rate
Launch of 2026 initiative with first planting in Minqin
Plant 49,518 trees worldwide, including 44,218 in Minqin
- Minqin, Gansu: Saxaul trees with straw checkerboard barriers for sand fixation
- United Kingdom: 22 tree species to increase urban green cover and carbon sink
- Chile: Native species to restore forest ecosystems and biodiversity
“For shifting sand dunes, we first lay straw checkerboard sand barriers to create a stable growth environment for Haloxylon trees for 3 to 5 years.”
Why this matters
This program offsets carbon emissions from Yutong's vehicles and supports the company's ESG goals, showing how automakers can contribute to environmental sustainability beyond their products.
Terms in This Story
- Haloxylon
- A drought-resistant shrub or small tree used for sand fixation in arid regions.
- Straw checkerboard
- A grid of straw placed on sand dunes to reduce wind erosion and stabilize shifting sand.
- Carbon sink
- A natural system, such as a forest, that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases.
- ESG
- Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria used to evaluate a company's sustainability and ethical impact.
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