GRAY-NICOLLS TREE LEGACY PROGRAMME
GRAY-NICOLLS is proud to launch a new initiative to help make their business become more environmentally sustainable.
The GRAY-NICOLLS Tree Legacy Programme will see a new willow tree planted for every international century scored by a
GRAY-NICOLLS ambassador, with a further tree of any species planted locally to off-set the loss of the willow when harvested for bats in around 20 years’ time.
The Tree Legacy Programme begun on 21st Febuary 2020 when former England captain and
GRAY-NICOLLS legend Sir Alastair Cook visited Robertsbridge – the home of the brand – to plant 33 willow trees – one for each of his Test centuries.
Not only will two trees be planted after each century, but every individual player that scores an international century will be able to nominate a school to receive £250 worth of
GRAY-NICOLLS cricket kit.
Cook commented: “It’s amazing to be involved with the launch of this campaign. It’s growing willow for a game I’ve always played, for a brand I’ve always used, so I’m very excited about. As we become more aware of the need to look after the planet, sustainability initiatives like this one are going to be absolutely crucial.”
So far this year there have been two scorers of 100 or more by GRAY-NICOLLS players – Dom Sibley and Aaron Finch – and those trees, along with any other scored in 2020, will be planted in February 2021.
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