Vail Resorts, Inc., a leading name in the hotel and restaurant services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in renowned ski destinations across North America. Founded in 1962, the company has established itself as a premier provider of mountain resort experiences, offering a unique blend of luxury accommodations, fine dining, and outdoor recreational activities.
With a portfolio that includes iconic locations such as Vail, Breckenridge, and Park City, Vail Resorts is celebrated for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences and sustainable practices. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the Epic Pass, which revolutionised access to multiple ski resorts. As a market leader, Vail Resorts continues to set the standard for excellence in the hospitality sector, attracting millions of visitors each year.
-1 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Vail Resorts's reported carbon emissions
Vail Resorts, headquartered in the US and operating within the hotel and restaurant services sector, reported its latest emissions data for fiscal year 2023. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 87.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 8.1 million kg CO2e. Using the location-based method for Scope 2, emissions were approximately 136.2 million kg CO2e. For fiscal year 2022, Vail Resorts reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 76.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 12.2 million kg CO2e. The location-based Scope 2 emissions for 2022 were around 128.3 million kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 78.1 million kg CO2e, with market-based Scope 2 emissions at about 29.3 million kg CO2e and location-based Scope 2 emissions at approximately 138.7 million kg CO2e. Vail Resorts is undertaking climate initiatives, including a goal to achieve 15% energy efficiency savings by 2030, with a 2017 rolling baseline. This target aims for a saving of 289,371 MMBtu and applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company does not currently report Scope 3 emissions data.
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Vail Resorts’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
15% reduction in Scope 2
Vail Resorts established a goal to achieve 15% energy efficiency savings by 2030 from a 2017 rolling baseline, equaling 289,371 MMBtu (milli…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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