Earth Day Every Day: How Leading Brands Are Cultivating a More Sustainable Future

Earth Day is more than just a single date on the calendar—it’s a global reminder that sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community impact must be part of everyday business practices. At Fork Farms, we believe Earth Day is the perfect time to celebrate the organizations that are doing this well.

Each April, many of the world’s most recognizable brands use Earth Day to showcase their commitments to people and the planet. Let’s take a look at how these companies are walking the talk and how you can do the same.

Tech & Electronics: Going Green with Innovation

Apple releases its annual Sustainability Report around Earth Day and highlights how it uses recycled materials in products and powers operations with 100% renewable energy. Apple stores even “go green” in design and messaging to align with the moment.

Google leverages Earth Day to release powerful tools like Google Earth climate visualizations, while underscoring its bold goal to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030.

HP highlights its work in reducing plastic waste, particularly through ocean-bound plastic recovery efforts and eco-conscious product design.

Retail & Apparel: Earth-Conscious Collections and Campaigns

Nike often highlights its Move to Zero campaign in April, promoting special-edition gear made with sustainable materials and publishing updates on emissions reductions.

REI encourages people to take action outdoors—hosting community cleanups, promoting circular economy initiatives, and reinforcing its long-standing #OptOutside movement.

H&M uses Earth Day to promote its Conscious Collection and garment recycling programs, though the company continues to face scrutiny around fast fashion and transparency.

Consumer Goods: Cleaner Products, Smarter Packaging

Unilever (parent company to brands like Dove and Seventh Generation) uses Earth Day to reinforce its corporate climate goals and spotlight brands working to eliminate waste and promote ethical sourcing.

Procter & Gamble celebrates Earth Week by promoting efforts around water conservation, sustainable packaging, and carbon-reduction targets through brands like Tide and Herbal Essences.

Automotive: Driving Toward a Greener Future

Ford has made Earth Day announcements around its shift to electrification, like the launch of the F-150 Lightning and plans for more sustainable manufacturing.

Tesla uses Earth Day as a backdrop to highlight its role in accelerating the transition to clean energy—often aligning product releases or company updates with the spirit of the season.

Food & Beverage: Sustainability You Can Taste

Danone North America (brands include Silk, Horizon Organic, and Oikos) is a certified B Corp and a leader in sustainable dairy and plant-based food. They've committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and emphasize soil health and organic farming. Danone uses Earth Month to share updates on carbon-positive farming and packaging innovation.

Coca-Cola uses Earth Month as a time to highlight community partnerships and innovation in refillable packaging. The company has sustainability goals around water replenishment, 100% recyclable packaging by 2025, and net-zero emissions by 2050.

Starbucks offers rewards for using reusable cups and promotes company-wide sustainability targets around waste, water, and carbon during Earth Week.

What Fork Farms Is Growing

At Fork Farms, we’re proud to stand with these global leaders in sustainability. But what makes us different is that we help organizations bring sustainability in-house, literally.

With our Flex Farms, indoor hydroponic systems, companies, schools, and institutions can grow fresh food on-site, reduce waste and emissions, and provide employees or community members with nutrient-rich produce, all while reinforcing their ESG and wellness goals.

Here’s how Fork Farms supports year-round sustainability:

• On-site farming that reduces food miles, packaging waste, and water and land usage

• Engaging education and wellness programs for employees and students

• Data-driven tools to help track environmental and social impact

• Customizable hydroponic growing solutions for cafeterias, offices, schools, and nonprofits.
  

Make Earth Day a Starting Point, Not a One-Off

If your organization is inspired by what the world’s top brands are doing, the good news is that you don’t need a billion-dollar budget to make a real impact. Starting small by growing food in your own space, supporting wellness, and creating visibility around your values can lead to lasting change.

If you’re ready to cultivate a more sustainable, resilient workplace or community, get started with Fork Farms today. Let’s grow for the good this Earth Day and every day.