Husqvarna has joined a new partnership with the Daniel Stowe Conservancy. The 380-acre conservation site and botanical garden, located near Husqvarna’s North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, will serve as a demonstration site and testing ground for battery-powered and robotic maintenance equipment.
Husqvarna’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its goal to reduce absolute carbon dioxide emissions by 35 percent and to launch 50 new circular innovation products by the end of 2025, according to the company. The collaboration provides the Daniel Stowe Conservancy access to Husqvarna’s automower robotic mowers and battery-powered tools.
As battery-powered landscape tools advance in runtime and power, organizations like the Daniel Stowe Conservancy are seeking to minimize noise and emissions while maintaining efficiency, safety and quality of care for gardens and ecological sites. Husqvarna stated the collaboration also highlights a trend in the industry, with manufacturers and grounds managers increasingly focusing on electrification and sustainability metrics in equipment choices.
The partnership extends beyond grounds maintenance, including community events, volunteer opportunities and collaborative initiatives through the Conservancy’s Sustainability Advisory Committee.
“Partnering with Husqvarna allows us to replace most of our gas-powered tools with cleaner, quieter battery-powered alternatives, enhancing our efficiency, safety and long-term sustainability,” said Jason Bonham, director of horticulture at Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
“We are thrilled to team up with an organization like the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, which shares our deep roots in the Charlotte community and a bold vision for sustainability,” said Alex Trimboli, senior director of marketing. “This partnership kicks off an exciting future of collaboration, making a lasting impact not only on the Conservancy’s beautiful landscape but on our city’s environmental future.”
As Husqvarna assumes the role of preferred equipment provider, the Conservancy will serve as a public-facing example of emissions reduction strategies in action.
