Commitment to Zero by 2030
In 2017, we announced our bold sustainability goal: to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030.
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How Will We Achieve Zero?
Zero Net Emissions
To achieve zero net emissions by 2030, Vail Resorts continues to evolve our business to address our environmental impact. Our holistic and comprehensive strategy includes significant capital investments in reducing emissions and enabling renewable electricity developments.
Zero Waste to Landfill
We decreased waste to landfill by nearly 7.9 million pounds – that’s a 47% reduction. Waste sorting at our mountain resorts, composting initiatives with our communities, and upcycling projects are just some of the ways we are working toward zero.
Zero Net Operating Impact on Forests and Habitat
Along with restoration projects to offset impacted acres, our operations teams are committed to stewardship of the lands on which we operate. Since 2017, we have reforested 249 acres to offset acres permanently impacted by new or expanded operations.
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The large-scale wind farm enabled by Vail Resorts has been online since June 2020. In FY 2024, it produced 201,297 megawatt hours of renewable electricity.
Reducing our impact on climate change by investing in both large-scale and local renewable energy projects has been the driving force behind our renewable electricity strategy. The output of an 80 megawatt Solar Farm constructed in Tooele County, Utah, has been made possible by six customers – including Vail Resorts – and will help to power Park City Mountain. Elektron Solar is expected to provide Park City Mountain with 100% renewable electricity.
seven Years of Commitment to Zero
35K
HOMES’ ELECTRICITY
USAGE (EQUIVALENT)
SAVED
47%
REDUCTION IN WASTE
SENT TO LANDFILL
FROM BASELINE
249
ACRES REFORESTED
Zero Waste: The Life of a Uniform
One of the benefits of our integrated network is that we’re able to consistently collaborate across all resorts to share learnings and make collective progress.
Through a new pilot program with our longstanding partner Helly Hansen, decommissioned uniforms worn by trusted ski patrollers, lift operators, and instructors take on a new life. Our professional-grade gear has been repurposed into tote bags, goggle cases, backpacks, and sport bags that can be used for many, many more seasons to come. Our leaders even play a role, pictured above, taking uniforms apart to be repurposed.
Vail Resorts Honors Colorado River Day
Zero Waste: Chairlifts
Collaborating Towards Zero Waste
