2025 Earth Day & Arbor Day

Amy Killeen
Apr 17
3 min read

Dear Clients and Friends,

We join you from MORWM’s global HQ in Philadelphia, where the crocuses, daffodils and tulips have bloomed. We’re relieved…winter is actually ending! As if we were thought the Earth would forget about Spring. But here she is again, waking up as usual. Of course she is…why did we worry?

How could we not worry? Chaotic and unprecedented events, climate-related and otherwise, are reported daily, most of them deeply upsetting. Yet Earth shows up for us each Spring, steadfast and colorful.

According to Earthday.org, the theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” which emphasizes the collective responsibility we share to create and maintain an environmentally sustainable world. According to Energy Monitor, “renewable energy sources provided a record 32% of global electricity in 2024,” which is up from 30% in 2023. Demand continues to rise, in part due to the increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves. Still, the growth in renewable sources is a good sign.

Our family of clients shows up for our planet every day. How? Your use of DocuSign and paperless statement delivery makes a larger impact than you might realize.

E-Delivery of Statements & DocuSign

As of March 2025, 82% of our clients opt for paperless delivery…up 2% from 2024 (which was up 2% from the year prior). Nice work, everyone! Please see below for instructions if you’d like to check your delivery preferences in the portal.

E-signature software like DocuSign has been instrumental in allowing us to make a positive impact on the environment. We’re happy to say that many of you have smoothly transitioned to using it. Everyone knows that it’s a quick, easy, and safe way to complete paperwork. What you might not know is how big of a difference you’re making!

How green are our clients…by the numbers:

By using DocuSign and paperless delivery, we have estimated that our clients have helped save the following (over the last 12 months):

13 Trees

11,800 gallons of water

651 pounds of solid waste

This year, Arbor Day is on the 25th of April. Speaking of trees, consider planting a tree as a gift in order to make an even bigger impact on the environment! In his career, Matt has planted a total of 190 trees in honor of his clients and their life events. We currently use A Living Tribute, which plants trees in national forests all around the US. We’d be more than happy to help you start the tree planting process through A Living Tribute if you’d like.

If you’re looking for an Earth-friendly gift for Mother’s or Father’s Day, look no further than our 2024 Giving With Purpose guide! Most of the companies featured on our list are very environmentally friendly, and they all make a positive impact on the community.

In a world as chaotic and ever-changing as ours, it may feel overwhelming to think of ways that you could make a positive difference. Could you march for a cause? Sure! In fact, a number of MORWM staff AND clients participated in the April 5th Hands Off march. But we don’t have to paint signs and march for half a day to show up for the planet, or for each other. Pick up some trash you see in the park - that’s showing up for your planet. Shovel snow for the older couple around the corner - that’s showing up for your neighbors. Even the smallest action in times such as these can help bolster your spirit and the spirit of others. And spring will always come around again.

Now get out there and take a deep breath!

Amy & Kirsten

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;

indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

-Margaret Mead

If you don’t know what your delivery preferences are, or if you want to switch to

paperless delivery, please follow the instructions below. (Unfortunately, we can’t

make this change for you. Regulations prevent us from editing your delivery

preferences.)

At the top right of your home page:

• Click on “Welcome (Name)”

• Then click on “Paperless Preferences”

• To update, click on “Edit Paperless Preferences”

If you want to stick with hard copies of your statements, we totally understand.

There is just something special about physically holding them in your hands. Keep in

mind, there is a $5 quarterly fee for postal delivery of documents. If you ever lose

any of these statements, confirms, or forms, don’t worry. Copies of all

correspondence can be found online through your Investor360 portal.