CONTRIBUTIONS continued

In addition to volunteering, WTS provided a $2,500 sponsorship to Saluting Branches to give back to our fallen heroes and help to show them the respect that they deserve.

Wreaths Across America

WTS is passionate about our service men and women, and we wanted to do what we could to remember our fallen U.S. Veterans and honor those who serve. On December 17, 2022, more than 40 employees from our crews in Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota and Ohio volunteered their time to participate in Wreaths Across America Day. This is an annual event where wreaths are placed at each soldier’s grave at more than 2,500 cemetery locations nationwide in honor of their sacrifice.

In addition to volunteering, WTS provided a $2,500 sponsorship to Wreaths Across America as a special thank you to our Veterans. The sponsorship helped fund the purchase of wreaths across the U.S. for this special day.

American Heart Association Heart Walk

$25,000 for Hurricane Ian to help provide safe shelter, meals and comfort for those affected by the storm. WTS also had boots on the ground to aid both storms, sending crews from across the country to help restore power.

$50,000 DONATED FOR HURRICANE FIONA & HURRICANE IAN RELIEF

Residential Replacement Initiative

In some areas, WTS works alongside our utility clients to provide tree replacement vouchers to residential communities where ongoing maintenance and/or new infrastructure work is conducted.

CLIENT APPRECIATION DONATION

WTS often provides a donation to support tree planting efforts on our client’s behalf.

Donations to the St. Louis Zoo

WTS and Ameren Missouri have teamed up to donate branches and brush to the St. Louis Zoo since 2020. In 2022, WTS crews made 37 deliveries between mid-May and September. In total, 26,887 pounds of Elm, Mulberry, Hackberry, Ash and Willow trees were donated and enjoyed by the zoo’s giraffes, elephants, and rhinos.

For the past few years WTS has participated in and sponsored the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Walk with Oncor in Dallas, Texas. In 2022, WTS donated $25,000 to the AHA to help advance its not-for-profit mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Donations to American Red Cross – Disaster Relief Fund

In 2022, two hurricanes made landfall in Puerto Rico and Florida. To help provide aid, WTS donated $25,000 for Hurricane Fiona and another

Economic Impact

WTS tracks and reports on diverse supplier spend annually.

24.9% Total Diverse Spend

Small Business Supplier Spend 7.9% Minority, Women, Veteran-owned Spend 17.1%