big steps to a smaller footprint
The Environment at Okemo Mountain Resort
"Taking big steps to a smaller footprint"
Owners Tim and Diane Mueller operate Okemo Mountain Resort with a vision of creating "The Okemo Difference". Values they describe as "essential", "enduring", and "beliefs that we will not compromise" are constantly conveyed to all employees as a means of achieving their vision. Set equal to guest service, product, profitability, teamwork, safety, and community service is a commitment to the environment.
Okemo Mountain Resort continues its efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle, As a result, the resort is regularly recognized for its commitment to the environment.
In 2009, Okemo received the prestigious Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Education. The National Ski Areas Association recognizes efforts to preserve and protect winter playgrounds. Okemo was honored for developing innovative ways to engage guests and employees. Okemo Mountain Resort’s Jackson Gore Inn was designated a Green Hotel in the Green Mountain State by the environmental business partnership between the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. This designation is based on the Inn’s voluntary commitment to sound environmental excellence through the placement and achievement of high environmental standards.
Lighting efficiencies made in 2010 are saving Okemo approximately $7,400 in energy costs and conserving 54,000 kWh of electricity annually. Based on calculations provided by Efficiency Vermont, this energy conservation results in an estimated lifetime carbon dioxide reduction of 88 tons.
Last winter, Okemo recycled 25 tons of cardboard, 33 tons of plastic bottles and nearly two tons of electronics.
Environmental Policy Statement - Okemo is dedicated to the preservation of Vermont's intrinsic beauty and fostering a culture among its employees and guests that promotes the importance of environmental stewardship.Environmental Initiatives - Learn about what we are doing to help support:
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Water
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Forests and Wildlife
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Energy
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Snowmaking
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Air Quality
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Recycling
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Education
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Employee Dedication
For more information on what Okemo is doing for the environment, email: environment@okemo.com
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