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The Timberland Company Celebrates Earth Day's 35th Anniversary with 125 Global Community Service Projects

The Timberland Company Celebrates Earth Day's 35th Anniversary with 125 Global Community Service Projects

Published 04-22-05

Submitted by Timberland

STRATHAM, NH - Today, more than 5,000 Timberland employees, business partners and consumers are volunteering in community service projects in 24 countries to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Earth Day. The combined day-long projects will generate approximately 30,000 hours of service, benefiting more than 125 communities worldwide.

"Across the globe, people are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Earth Day by making a positive impact on the environment and their communities," says Jeffrey Swartz, President and CEO of The Timberland Company. "As a company committed to the ideas of civic engagement, partnership and sustainable change, we're excited to be a part of this worldwide effort to protect our planet."

Timberland believes that companies and individuals have the power and responsibility to create meaningful impact in the communities in which they live and work. This passion has resulted in a long history of strengthening communities through service projects and local involvement, especially during Earth Day. Timberland's Earth Day activities address a range of pressing social and environmental needs across the globe. The completed projects will benefit local schools, parks, social service organizations and environmental agencies.

Timberland's Earth Day service projects in the U.S. and in other countries include:

  • Epping, New Hampshire - Education: Working with high-school students to construct an outdoor classroom and water-testing station along the lakeside at their school.

  • New York, New York - Beautification: Planting a community garden and revitalizing the surrounding area in South Bronx.

  • London, England - Preservation: Cleaning up litter along the banks of the Thames River.

  • Toronto, Canada - Restoration: Painting and planting trees and flowers in a North Toronto park.

    Timberland has established numerous programs that aid in creating positive, sustainable change in communities throughout the world. For more information about Timberland's commitment to corporate social responsibility, please visit www.timberlandserve.com.

    About Timberland
    Timberland (NYSE: TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland® products are sold worldwide through leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland® retail stores. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" - forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com.

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    Timberland is a global outdoor work and lifestyle brand that’s on a mission to equip and inspire a new generation to step outside and move the world forward. Based in Stratham, New Hampshire, Timberland also has international headquarters in Switzerland and Shanghai. Best known for its original yellow work boot introduced in 1973 to take on the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories made with eco-conscious innovation for people who share the brand’s passion for enjoying – and protecting – Nature.

    At the heart of the Timberland® brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world. The brand has committed to plant 50 million trees worldwide by 2025, and has a bold vision for its products to have a net positive impact on Nature by 2030, giving back more than they take. To share in Timberland’s mission to step outside, work together and move the world forward, visit a Timberland® store, timberland.com or follow @timberland or @timberlandpro. Timberland is a VF Corporation brand.

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