- Climate change impacts on operations.
- Waste reduction in unique mountainous regions.
- Affordable workforce housing shortages.
- Food insecurity in mountain communities.
Vail Resorts, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-08 to 2023-07 reporting, Vail Resorts, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 96.0K tCO2e (market-based); 224104 tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 87.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 8.1K tCO2e (market-based); 136181 tCO2e (location-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
96.0K tCO2e (market-based); 224104 tCO2e (location-based)
2022-08 to 2023-07
Renewable Energy
100% for North American resorts; 96% enterprise-wide
of total energy
Waste
6.1M pounds reduced from baseline
2022-08 to 2023-07
Energy Use
361.8K MWh of renewable electricity procured
2022-08 to 2023-07
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-08 to 2023-07)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 87.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.1K tCO2e (market-based); 136181 tCO2e (location-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-08 to 2023-07 | 96.0K tCO2e (market-based); 224104 tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2021-08 to 2022-07 | 88.7K MTCO2e (market-based) |
| 2020-08 to 2021-07 | 107.4K tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity across North American operations for the second consecutive year.
- Reached 15% energy efficiency goal ahead of 2030 target, driven by $10M in energy saving investments since 2018.
- Reduced landfill waste by 6.1M pounds (36%) from baseline.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve zero net operating footprint by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityCommunity SupportEmployee FoundationInclusive Access