Pioneering Sustainability Program Integrates Green Mobility with Ecological Restoration, Reinforcing Leadership in Low-Carbon Innovation
ZHENGZHOU, China, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yutong Bus ("Yutong", SHA: 600066), a commercial vehicle manufacturer from Asia, unveiled a landmark achievement in its Net Zero Forest initiative during the 2025 World Earth Day celebrations. As part of its long-term sustainability strategy and ESG-driven corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework, Yutong commits to plant one tree globally for every bus added to the fleet, forging a tangible link between commercial success and environmental stewardship. Building on its 2024 achievements of planting over 36,000 trees in regions including China, Chile, and the UK, the company aims to scale reforestation efforts to 47,000 trees in 2025, with a decade-long roadmap to expand globally.

Yutong teams up with global customers, media representatives and volunteers to plant drought-resistant Haloxylon ammodendron trees in Minqin Desert, China
"Sustainability is not just a goal for Yutong. It's embedded in our DNA through our corporate commitment to Think Eco, Move Green," said Jason Huang, Global Brand Director of Yutong Bus. "Linking every bus on the road to measurable ecological impact allows us to visualize the journey from vehicle production to carbon reduction."

Haloxylon ammodendron trees combat desertification through drought resistance and sand stabilization
- "Double Carbon" Model: Combining clean transportation with afforestation to reduce fossil fuel reliance and enhance natural carbon sinks.
- Long-Term Commitment: A 10-year roadmap to plant millions of trees across the globe, ensuring lasting environmental and social impact.
- Tech-Driven Accountability: Digital tools like carbon footprint tracking quantify emission reductions, ensuring data-driven optimization.

The Haloxylon ammodendron forest planted by Yutong in Minqin, China. To date, Yutong has planted over 31,000 Haloxylon ammodendron trees
The Net Zero Forest initiative builds on this legacy. Since its 2024 pilot, the program delivered localized benefits by halting desertification in Gansu, revitalizing urban ecosystems in the UK, and rehabilitating climate-affected forests in Chile. Beyond ecological gains, the initiative spurs green job creation, advocates for electrified public transit policies, and cements Yutong's reputation as a sustainability trailblazer.
Explore "Net Zero Forest"green mobility solutions at https://en.yutong.com.