Social Involvement
Conserving the Environment
Million Tree Project
USI joined the Shanghai Roots and Shoots' Million Tree Project since 2013. In addition to reversing land degradation and desertification in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia, planting trees also restores local biodiversity. A recent ecological survey reports 47 species observed in Inner Mongolia and 14 species in Ningxia, with the number of species steadily increasing. By the end of 2022, USI has planted 130,214 trees covering 86.36 hectares, which conserves about 118,485.92 metric tonnes of water in a year and captured 17,906 kg of CO2.
Creek Cleanup
In addition to protecting the marine ecosystem, the waters around our lives are also essential. USI organized a creek clean-up activity to pick up waste near the Maoluo River and plant trees in 2022. Under the guidance of the Environmental Protection Bureau, 30 USI volunteers picked up 200 kg of trash, taking action to raise environmental protection through a hands-on approach.