Jackson Hole's Commitment to the 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.
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- AB Foods - Sustainable & safe food supply
- Jackson Hole is Smoke Free
- Jackson Hole teams up with Teko Socks!
- Eco-Friendly Dining at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
JHMR’s quantitative environmental goal: 5 x 10 x 15
JHMR Environmental Policy: JHMR will grow in harmony with its environment by developing and implementing a comprehensive environmental program.
JHMR Environmental Goals:
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.
Goal: Energy Conservation - Reduce usage by 5% or more by 2015
(1) Electricity, fuel and propane use
(2) Water consumption
(3) Vehicle use within, and to/from the Resort
(4) Annual waste production, both solid and hazardous waste
(5) Fuel/petrochemical spills
(6) Total CO2 emissions
Goal - By 2015 increase recycling volumes by 10% or more.
JHMR recycles the following consumer products:
Aluminium cans,
#1, #2 (beverage containers only)
#5, #7 with #2 plastics
Green, blue, clear and brown glass
Tin or Steel cans
Newspaper
Mixed office paper
Cardboard, wood and miscellaneous metal
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
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.
Enviromental Managment System
The EMS requires that all our environmental projects include:
Planning
Includes documentation on the scope of the EMS, environmental policy, environmental aspects, legal/other requirements, and objectives/targets.
Implementing
Includes documentation on resources/roles/responsibility, competence/training, communication, documentation, documentation control, operational control, and emergency preparedness
Reviewing
Includes monitoring/measurement, compliance evaluation, nonconformity/corrective action/preventive action, record control, internal audit, and management review.
We welcome your suggestions and comments. Please call, write, or email:
Jon Bishop
Risk/Safety Manager
Environmental Coordinator
JHMR
PO Box 290
Teton Village, WY 83025
307-739-2709
jonb@jacksonhole.com
