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Sustainability

Independent Action
In addition to working in partnership with OIA and SIA, Simply put, we will work on
NSAA will continue to take independent action on climate depolarizing climate change in
change. For example, we endorsed HR 763, the bi-partisan
Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, and are D.C. by working with both sides
encouraging our members to follow suit. HR 763 is not a
silver bullet and faces an uphill battle with respect to passage, of the aisle on climate solutions.
but building support now for putting a price on carbon is
absolutely essential. To date, six ski associations (NSAA,
PNSAA, Ski California, Ski Utah, Ski New Mexico, Montana to provide assistance to all ski areas improving sustainability
Ski Areas Association) and roughly 30 ski areas have endorsed in their operations.
this legislation. NSAA works closely with the Citizens’ In closing, NSAA would like to recognize and thank the
Climate Lobby (CCL) in these efforts and we were thrilled to many ski resorts and major brands that have paved the way
have them at our San Diego convention both presenting on on sustainability and climate action for years. We will continue
the carbon tax bill and hosting a booth outside the tradeshow to need your leadership as we forge ahead on the roadmap to
to facilitate endorsements by attending ski areas. climate solutions. Ultimately, we all share a passion for the
NSAA will continue to offer the Climate Challenge as outdoors and want to preserve experiences for future gener-
the program to help ski areas inventory, reduce and report ations. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and keep the
on their carbon emissions. We have seven new Climate momentum going on climate action solutions.
Challengers already signed up for next year! NSAA will be For more information on the Outdoor Business Climate
improving the Climate Challenge and also updating and Partnership, visit http://www.nsaa.org/environment/outdoor-
simplifying the Sustainable Slopes program over the next year business-climate-partnership/.

TRAIL MAP TO CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS

Action Advocacy

REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT STATE FEDERAL AMPLIFY

FACILITIES & ENERGY Engage state PUC, MARKET BASED ENCOURAGE
Energy efficiency Governor or legislature to Support price on carbon YOUR CUSTOMERS
decarbonize grid
Onsite renewables development - Carbon fee and dividend Educate on climate impacts
Support state Renewable and solutions
Engage your local utility PPA/VPPA - Carbon tax (HR763)
Energy Standards Support advocacy and
Energy storage projects - Cap & trade
Support State Price on Carbon engagement of their
Waste management (reduce, recycle, compost) (dividend, tax or cap & trade) elected officials IF YOU BUILD IT,
REGULATORY
State clean energy vehicles/
TRANSPORTATION emission standards Support National Clean JOIN COALITIONS THAT
EV Fleets/Charging stations Energy Standard
Stronger building codes EMPHASIZE CLIMATE
Clean energy vehicles Support stronger CAFÉ EFFECTS ON BUSINESS
standards (vehicle emissions) THEY WILL COME.
Carpool incentives (Business Voice is Key)
Support Clean Power Plan
Alternate transport/partner with community/ Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL)
mass transport Support Paris Agreement BICEP/Ceres
reductions
We Are Still In
SUPPLY CHAIN GREENING
Upstream influence on Vendors & Suppliers INCENTIVES & FUNDING
(purchases, F&B, retail, energy, transportation) Extend clean energy
Tax Credit
SUPPORT CARBON SINKS Energy Storage Tax Credit
Plant trees and support reforestation Funding for technology AN AMERICAN-MADE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE
Enhance vegetation innovation, adaptation,
restoration and research
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ENGAGE YOUR GUESTS
Education opportunities to reduce their
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carbon footprint
Sustainable Slopes Code
Mountain Coasters and Alpine Slides
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