Items Tagged with "Vail Resorts"

Vail Resorts announces net-zero goal

Vail Resorts announced July 25 its commitment to energy reduction and renewable energy powering of its operations as part of its “Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint” program.The project promotes the sustainable business operation of the Colorado ski resort, and those who the company hopes Read More...

Vail Resorts targets zero net emissions, 100% RE

Global mountain resort operator Vail Resorts Inc. has taken on a bold new sustainability strategy with significant energy management and renewable energy implications. The Broomfield, Colo.-based company, which operates a number of ski resorts in North America, has committed to achieving zero n Read More...

Vail Resorts commits to zero

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced on Nov. 13 a long-term wind VPPA to purchase the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power 100% of its estimated FY 2019 North American operations by 2020. Achieving zero net emissions by 2030 is one pillar within the company's 'Commitment to Zero' sustainability Read More...

Vail Resorts to cover 90% of electricity with new wind farm

Vail Resorts announced July 1 that they will be covering 90% of the electricity use at their 34 North American resorts with energy from an 82-turbine wind project that went online this week.The mountain resort operator committed to purchasing 310,000 MWh of electricity annually from the Plum Creek W Read More...

Vail Resorts to achieve 93% renewable electricity by 2023

Vail Resorts announced Dec. 1 that it will be 93% powered by renewable electricity across all its resorts by 2023 through some key deals that the company recently completed.The ski resort operator is currently pursuing its previously announced, long-term goal of reaching a zero net operating footpri Read More...

Ski Industry Leaders Join Together on Climate Initiatives

The largest ski resort owners have created the Climate Collaborative Charter in an effort to combat climate change and address their respective greenhouse gas emissions.The charter includes Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts, representing 71 North American resorts. The c Read More...

Vail Resorts Meet 100% Renewable Electricity Goal

Vail Resorts reached 100% renewable electricity across its North American mountain resorts, and 96% worldwide. The company also announced it is ahead of schedule to meet its emissions goals and is on track to reach zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact on forests and habitat Read More...