April 24, 2026 | Eco
Celebrating sustainability through an iconic New York moment
Phillip Jeffries Co-CEOs Philip Bershad and Jeffrey Bershad joined Dan Lambe, CEO of The Arbor Day Foundation, at the Empire State Building in New York City for a lighting ceremony that marked a meaningful milestone.
For ten years, Phillip Jeffries has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation on a beautifully simple idea: one order, one tree. It’s a small action that adds up in a big way—giving back to the landscapes that inspire us and helping future forests take root. This year, a very special guest joined the celebration: Snoopy of Peanuts fame, a longtime champion of tree planting. Together, it was part celebration, part reflection—and a chance to see just how much can grow from a decade of shared purpose.
"We are grateful for the impact we're making together," said Philip (@philipbershad) "We just hit a huge milestone of 500,000 trees planted through our 1 for 1 program."
This year, that promise reached a significant milestone for Phillip Jeffries. Together, we are now more than halfway to our goal. Each tree represents a conscious choice to embed responsibility into everyday business, and a partnership built on follow‑through.
Standing inside one of the world’s most iconic buildings, illuminated in honor of Earth Day, the moment was both grounded and forward‑looking. It was about progress and about what’s possible when sustainability is treated as an ongoing practice, not a one‑off initiative.
Our relationship with the Arbor Day Foundation continues to evolve, guided by shared values and mutual accountability. As we look ahead, the work remains the same: steady, intentional, and rooted in impact.
We’re proud to celebrate ten years with the Arbor Day Foundation—and energized by what the next half‑million trees will bring!
Learn more about Phillip Jeffries 1:1 tree planting here.
