Less talk, more action. As part of its annual tradition, POET teams rolled up their sleeves, cleaning, planting, and pitching in across the Midwest as part of Earth Day celebrations.
Reinforcing POET’s ongoing focus on environmental stewardship and local impact, all 35 bioprocessing teams and both POET corporate headquarters participated in Earth Day activities ranging from park cleanups and tree planting to school visits and environmental education efforts.
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At POET’s main headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., nearly 100 employees spent the day cleaning and beautifying key community spaces, including local parks and sections of the bike trail.
“Being good stewards of the Earth is core to POET’s mission, and so we treat every day as if it’s Earth Day,” said Erin Branick, POET Media Manager. “Our team members are passionate about giving back, and this annual Earth Day company-wide initiative is one of the many ways we strive to make a positive impact on the places we’re proud to call home.”
Beyond Sioux Falls, teams at POET plants carried out a range of community-focused projects. A few examples include team members at POET Bioprocessing – Menlo conducted a highway cleanup, removing roadside litter and improving visibility along a key corridor. At POET Terminal – Savannah, teams completed roadside trash pickup efforts aimed at improving rural roadways and surrounding areas.
At POET’s Shell Rock facility, team members took a more hands-on approach with local youth, assembling raised garden beds for an elementary school and planting trees on school grounds. Meanwhile, the team at POET Bioprocessing – Leipsic participated in an adopt-a-highway cleanup, and team members in Jewell carried out a community litter cleanup to support local beautification efforts.
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The coordinated efforts across facilities highlight POET’s three community impact pillars: caring for the Earth, strengthening communities, and investing in the next generation. Values the company says are reflected in both large-scale initiatives and small, local acts of service.
“Whether it’s a large project or one person giving back to the community, the goal is the same: take action and make a positive difference,” said Branick. “Our teams don’t just talk about stewardship or being good neighbors. They live it through their work and lives every day.”
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