Since launching our tree planting initiative, we’ve been committed to making a measurable, long term environmental and social impact alongside our savings products.
For every new savings account opened, we plant a tree — a simple action designed to create lasting benefit over time.
Our progress so far -🌱 70,130 trees have been planted to date!
This progress reflects sustained customer participation, rather than a one off milestone, and demonstrates the collective impact that can be achieved through everyday financial decisions.
Supporting communities as well as the environment
Our tree planting programme doesn’t stop at environmental restoration. Through our partnership with Ecologi, local villagers are paid to plant and nurture the trees, helping to provide reliable income and alleviate extreme poverty within their communities.
This approach ensures that:
- Trees are protected and maintained long term
- Ecosystems are restored responsibly
- Local people directly benefit from the work
Looking ahead
Reaching our initial target early allows us to build on this momentum. As a result, we have set a new goal:
100,000 trees planted by the end of 2026
This reflects our ongoing commitment to measurable, responsible impact — delivered gradually and sustainably.
How to get involved further
If you’d like to plant additional trees beyond the one we’ve planted on your behalf, you can do so via Ecologi.
View our progress and forest here: Castle Trust Bank | Ecologi
You can also track our tree planting progress at any time via our Plant a tree with us page.
Why we work with Ecologi?
We partner with Ecologi because of their commitment to holistic landscape restoration. They work with 11 reforestation partners across 18 countries, ensuring projects are community led, environmentally sound and designed for long term success.
