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Environment

JHMR has long respected the natural beauty and ecological significance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in which we are situated. In April 2006, JHMR achieved ISO 14001 certification following our Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence - Visual Impact in 2005 and for Energy Conservation in 2003.

NEWS UPDATES:
1.JHMR commits to 100% renewable energy
2.New Bridger Restaurants incorporates sustainable construction practices

JHMR Environmental Policy:
JHMR will grow in harmony with its environment by developing and implementing a comprehensive environmental program.  To implement this policy, JHMR commits to:

  • Follow applicable environmental laws and regulations.
  • Follow the principles of National Ski Area Association's (NSAA) Sustainable Slopes Charter.
  • Establish targets for pollution prevention.
  • Continually review and improve our environmental program.
  • Communicate our environmental work and policy to employees and the public.
  • Meet our 5x10x15 quantitative goals detailed below

JHMR Environmental Goals:
JHMR’s quantitative environmental goal: 5 x 10 x 15
Using a baseline of 2007-08 ski season, JHMR commits by the beginning of the 2015 calendar year to accomplish the quantitative environmental goals listed below. Each of the goals will be measured per guest visit or per building square foot to emphasize operational efficiency and enable business growth. JHMR’s progress will be annually monitored by independent external audits.

•JHMR will reduce by 5% its total water consumption and solid waste generation and reduce by 10% its total greenhouse gas emissions due to electricity use, fuel/propane use, and guest car transportation and also its hazardous waste generation by 2015.

How Can You Get Involved?
Plant 10 trees by purchasing a lanyard with your Lift Ticket!
For just $10 buy a cool green lanyard from the ticket office andAmerican Forests Logo this entire purchase price is donated to American Forests, who will plant 10 trees per lanyard in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - so simple!

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is third party ISO certified as a "green" company, the second of only two ski resorts in the US to achieve this recognition. ISO 14001 certification is the most widely known and respected environmental stamp of approval, which demonstrates responsible management of our environmental impacts.

In 2005 JHMR averted almost 15% of our total carbon emissions through wind power, biodiesel, carpooling/bus travel and recycling programs, all instituted or significantly strengthened over the previous four years.

When you visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, you’re part of a broader movement to protect the environment. If you would like to offset a portion of your global warming emissions by purchasing clean, renewable energy visit the EPA Green Power Locator.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is an authorized permittee of Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and is an equal opportunity employer.

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