Our Impact
We're working to create a more resilient,
equitable, and thriving region.
7
sustainability plans supported in 2025
98
community climate projects supported in 2025
194
climate leaders cultivated in 2025
2025
BY THE NUMBERS
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Support Local Communities
184
active Green Umbrella members
158
member benefits delivered
52
trainings hosted or co-hosted
2,038
community members equipped at trainings
5
new climate committees supported
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Build Resilient & Equitable Food Systems
21
active Food Policy Council members
3,875
lbs of local produce generated across orchards
150
yards of locally crafted compost produced
160,000
lbs of food scraps diverted via compost
47
local orchard stewards supported
100
new fruit trees planted
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Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
314
buildings committed to reducing energy use, water consumption, and transportation.
*This is 15.3 million square feet.
13.4%
average energy reduction by 2030 District buildings from baseline levels
22.7%
average building water reduction by 2030 District buildings from baseline levels
190,026
lbs CO2e landfill methane avoided via food waste diversion
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Create & Protect Thriving Greenspace
115,899
total acres of greenspace across the entire region
60
schools working on their Green Schoolyards transformation
Access. Inclusivity. Launch Pad. These are words I associate with Green Umbrella and their work. I started with Green Umbrella as a student intern and now lead a partner nonprofit. My story wouldn't have been possible without support from Green Umbrella. I've seen how their staff weaves research, community priorities, and advocacy into action. Our region is a national leader thanks to all these fancy words and projects, however; it's the human element, the connections that Green Umbrella has fostered that allows us to move forward together. We're on a mission to save the world, right? We're moving the needle because of shared values and collective impact. I'm thankful to have Green Umbrella as a foundation for our movement.
Tanner Yess, Executive Director, Groundwork Ohio River Valley
“Green Umbrella impacts our organization by enriching academic, social, and emotional learning opportunities for students and teachers. The green spaces help foster diverse recreational and inclusionary possibilities aiding in mental and physical health for our CPS school community.”
Amanda Sheets, Manager of School Design and Implementation, Cincinnati Public Schools
Working with Green Umbrella has been a phenomenal experience. I have been introduced to both city wide and regional organizations that have broadened my resources, ideas and projects for my community. It's an awesome feeling to be supported and cheered on by a group of individuals with like minds on the same journey to save the world one neighborhood at a time!
Margaux Roberts, Bond Hill/Roselawn Climate Advisory Group Member
Leadership, community connections, and equity for all are the powers of Green Umbrella on our Aiken Agriculture Career Tech Pathway. Organizing “people with purpose” through Green Schoolyards, resilient food networks through the Farm and Land Use committee of the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council, and advocacy of the Farm Bill, Green Umbrella is leading the way!