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updated 17 days ago

Vail Resorts

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Vail Resorts, Inc., a leading name in the mountain resort industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in North America. Founded in 1962, the company has grown significantly, acquiring renowned ski destinations such as Vail, Beaver Creek, and Whistler Blackcomb. Vail Resorts is dedicated to providing exceptional outdoor experiences, offering a range of services including skiing, snowboarding, and summer activities across its expansive properties. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Vail Resorts stands out through its Epic Pass, which grants access to numerous ski areas, making it a favourite among winter sports enthusiasts. The company has consistently been recognised for its market leadership, boasting a strong presence in the ski resort sector and a reputation for excellence in guest services and environmental stewardship.

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39

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21

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Vail Resorts's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vail Resorts reported total carbon emissions of approximately 87,923,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 8,108,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a combined total of approximately 96,030,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This represents a notable increase from 2022, where emissions were about 76,537,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 12,155,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), leading to a total of around 88,692,000 kg CO2e. Vail Resorts has set ambitious energy efficiency goals, aiming for a 15% reduction in energy consumption by 2030 from a 2017 rolling baseline. This target translates to approximately 289,371 MMBtu (million British thermal units) of energy savings, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2, while it has not yet reported on Scope 3 emissions. The emissions per skier visit for Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) were about 4.9 kg CO2e in 2023, down from 5.1 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a positive trend in emissions intensity relative to visitor numbers. Vail Resorts operates with a commitment to sustainability, actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing energy efficiency across its operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vail Resorts's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Vail Resorts is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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RE 100
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