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Where Are We With “Sustainability?"

Sustainability encompasses so much more than going “green.” The growth of sustainability specialist positions at mountain resorts and beyond has us asking, “What does it really mean to be a sustainable business?” Does being sustainable mean lowering your bills and employee turnover while also decreasing waste and carbon emissions? Does it mean placing environmental and social concerns above the bottom line, or is there an ROI on sustainable business plans? We’ve gathered a group of sustainability leaders to hear about how they approach sustainability, the results of their currents efforts, and future plans. Join us as we share stories and actionable takeaways for resorts big and small.

Mike Nathan, Sustainability Manager, Arapahoe Basin, Colo.
Amy Fonte, Sustainability Specialist, Big Sky, Mont., and Mari Kissinger, Director of Skier Services and Sustainability, The Highlands, Mich.
Dawn Bouleware, Vice President of Environmental and Social Responsibility, Taos Ski Valley, N.M.
Bonnie Hickey, Sustainability Director, Bridger Bowl, Mont.
Christian Knapp, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Pacific Group Resorts, Inc., and Tommy Royther, Sustainability Coordinator, Wisp Resort, Md.

Your hosts:
Erika Kazi, Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability, flaik
Olivia Rowan, Publisher, SAM
Sarah Wojcik, Associate Editor, SAM 

This Huddle is presented in partnership with flaik.

Mar 14, 2023 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)