Rooted in Sustainability: How Bath & Body Works is Growing a Greener Future

Bath & Body Works associates know that small actions can add up—and actively are finding ways to make the company’s campuses not only more beautiful, but more environmentally resilient. This year, these efforts—from planting a pollinator garden to replacing invasive trees—are helping restore native habitats and support biodiversity in Central Ohio.   

Blooming with Purpose: A Pollinator Garden at DC8
In the spring of 2024, more than 50 associates joined forces to design and plant a pollinator garden at DC8. This garden is filled with diverse native species that provide food, shelter and breeding grounds for pollinators such as bees, butterflies and moths—species critical to the health of local  

The project’s impact was recognized through certifications 2025 via the National Wildlife Federation, Licking County Pollinator Pathway, Homegrown National Park and Monarch Watch. Today, a plaque near the garden proudly displays these honors as a reminder of the importance of preserving biodiversity and creating spaces where pollinators can thrive.

“Volunteering to lead the pollinator garden project was a no-brainer for me,” shared Bath & Body Works Quality Engineer Allyson Chlysta. “I loved having the opportunity to introduce an initiative that is important in my personal life into my professional life. It is so rewarding to see the birds and insects enjoying the blooms of all our hard work – both then and even now.”  

Taking Root: Replacing Invasive Trees at DC7 
Just a few months later, in June, the Bath & Body Works DC7 facilities team tackled another environmental challenge—removing seven Bradford Pear trees from the property. While common in landscaping, Bradford Pears are invasive. As they age, they can become brittle, often causing dangerous limb and tree falls, and their spread threatens native tree species and reduces the diversity that local ecosystems depend on. 

In their place, the team planted Honey Locust trees, which are native to Ohio and North America. Honey Locusts support the local environment by: 

• Acting as host plants for the Silver Spotted Skipper Moth. 

• Providing food for insects and small mammals via seed pods. 

• Stabilizing soil and improving resilience against erosion through deep roots. 

By choosing native replacements, Bath & Body Works’ teams aren’t just removing a problem—they’re investing in landscapes that support wildlife for years to come. 

A Lasting Commitment 
Together, these projects illustrate the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Whether it’s planting a garden that buzzes with life or swapping out invasive trees for native ones, Bath & Body Works associates are cultivating change, one thoughtful action at a time.