HOW THE GFOREST APP WORKS

Previously known as Gcash Forest, Gforest was launched in 2019 to boost awareness and funding for Philippine forests by tapping users of Gcash, the country’s top cashless service. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically boosted Gcash usage, which now covers 40% of the country’s population through 140,000 partner merchants.

Nine million Gcash users have so far signed up for Gforest, with over 1.2 million regular monthly supporters.

Upon logging in, Gcash users are given the option to plant virtual trees, which generates funds to plant real trees around the country. Users earn green energy points by reducing their individual carbon footprints.