Our funding supports:
Programs focused on combatting climate change, improving local air and water quality and reducing waste.
Recycling and redistributing decommissioned goods.
Research and development programs focused on reducing carbon in the atmosphere.
Working with environmental partners in our community to better understand and reduce our impact on the planet (and become the most environmentally conscious airline).
Key highlights:
- 89K+ recycled amenity kits and other products repurposed
Arbor Day Foundation
United Airlines partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to restore tree canopy in nature-deprived communities.
“Expanding canopy not only improves the natural beauty of dense, urban communities, but it can also provide a spark for transformational change. United has shown that they are devoted to making strides towards environmental innovation and understand the importance of working together to lift up communities in need,” said Dan Lambe, Chief Executive at the Arbor Day Foundation.
This partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation is an exciting opportunity to introduce the United community to environmental engagement in places that need it most. Through a hands-on approach involving technological innovation and shifting the industry’s cultural dynamics, United continues to inspire customers, employees and operational partners to strive towards a more sustainable future.
Good360 Partnership
United has partnered with Good360 since 2016, donating items from throughout our operation to Good360’s network of nonprofits. Upcycling United goods reduces waste and furthers the lifecycle of such products. In 2024, United hosted Amenity Kit Upcycling events in 6 of our hub airports and our Corporate Support Center in Chicago. These events reduce our waste and provide hygiene access to those who need it.
Good360 also includes upcycled United amenity kit items in hygiene kit packs for their other corporate partners.
Earth Month / National Volunteer Month
During National Volunteer Month in April 2024, United increased volunteer hours and individual volunteers compared to April 2023, with 1,889 volunteers spending 5,518 hours making a difference in the communities where we live, work and serve.
“National Volunteer Month is special because there are so many opportunities to meet other team members who truly make up the best of what this company has to offer,” said Community and Market Impact Senior Manager Justin Petrochko. “Many volunteer projects are the result of some of the biggest needs and challenges in our communities and you meet people who show up and care about service and community to help meet these challenges.” Across the U.S., activities included coastal clean-ups, tree planting, park restorations, new trail construction and more.
“I love being able to meet new people from other departments and getting a chance to share my passion for helping others,” said Houston Inflight Assistant Manager Lauren Cyr.