Impact Feed

The San Francisco 49ers extended their commitment to sustainability by announcing increased corporate partner support for the Faithful to the Planet initiative. A first-of-its-kind program in sports, Faithful to the Planet unites powerful, global brands to champion environmental stewardship. Now in its third year, the 49ers-led effort features 13 corporate partner members.

We're honored to be recognized as a leading example of how the sport and brands world can rally together for the planet!

We’re excited to share this yearly update from our impact partner, Plastic Fischer, showing the impact of donations from the Faithful to the Planet community — and highlighting how your support has made a real difference!

We’re excited to share this yearly update from our impact partner, Trees for the Future, showing the impact of donations from the Faithful to the Planet community — and highlighting how your support has made a real difference!

Representatives from the 49ers, corporate partners, beneficiaries and Dollar Donation Club gathered at Levi's® Stadium during Earth Week for the inaugural Faithful to the Planet Summit to celebrate the tremendous impact being made by its partners and supporting beneficiary projects.

Powered by Dollar Donation Club and thanks to support from seven founding partners (Anheuser-Busch, Cadence, Levi's, Pepsi, SAP, Toyota, and United), and three new partners (Avery Dennison, Delta Dental, and Peet's Coffee), Faithful to the Planet has increased funding and impact to its core environmental and sustainability projects. Since program inception, Save the Redwoods League restored 186,485 square feet of redwood forests, Trees for the Future planted 69,927 new trees, and Plastic Fischer removed 52,008 pounds of ocean-bound plastic.

Thanks to the support of Peet’s customers, 2,550 pounds of coffee was purchased—helping protect California’s iconic forests. For every pound sold, Peet’s donated $2 to the 49ers' Faithful to the Planet Giving Circle, supporting Save the Redwoods League and their mission to restore and protect redwood ecosystems for generations to come. Together, we’re brewing a better future—one bag at a time.

25 volunteers from the San Francisco 49ers, and partners of its Faithful to the Planet coalition, participated in a first-ever Volunteer Day at historic Muir Woods National Monument. In collaboration with Save the Redwoods League, restoration efforts included “flossing the forest” - an initiative aimed at removing dirt & debris to improve drainage and visitor experience within the famous US National Park. 

In just its second year, Faithful to the Planet continues to make both regional and global environmental impact through the continued support of its great partners. We thank the volunteers from Levi Strauss & Co. SAP, Cadence & H/L Agency (on behalf of Toyota North America), that contributed their time to help support the park and protect this old-growth redwood forest.

In March, we helped restore farmland with Trees for the Future!

This month, we’re highlighting Hamisi Dule, a farmer once forced to leave his land after heavy rains turned it into a wasteland. With 12 family members depending on him, he had no choice but to find work elsewhere.

Everything changed in 2020 when he joined Trees for the Future. By using climate-smart water techniques, he revived his farm—now home to 4,400 trees, fresh crops, and a steady income.

Today, Hamisi has built a home, invested in livestock, and secured his family’s future.

And it’s all possible because of you. Every dollar you give transforms lives—one tree, one farm, one family at a time.

Thank you, FTTP members, for making this impact possible!

In March, we helped remove ocean bound plastic with Plastic Fischer!

With temperatures soaring to 45°C, the team adapted, launching a new TrashBoom on the Varuna River to catch plastic before it reaches the ocean.

Beyond cleanups, 10 new workers earned fair wages this month, proving that tackling plastic pollution creates both environmental and economic impact.

And it’s all possible because of you. Thank you, FTTP members, for making this impact real!