ForeverProject: Our Commitment to Net Zero Emissions and Building a Sustainable Tomorrow  

Boyne Resorts & Boyne Country Sports recognize human-driven climate change as an urgent issue for the world, as well as for the snowsports industry. In early 2021, we formalized commitments to climate action and announced our ForeverProject.  

ForeverProject is an initiative to attain a sustainable tomorrow through collaboration, by positively affecting the lasting impact our resorts, team members, and guests have on the planet. 

 ForeverProject Goals:

• Achieve net zero emissions by 2030: Read our ForeverProject 2030 Master Plan here
• Power all operations with 100% clean electricity  
• Reduce dependence on carbon-based fuels in existing buildings through energy efficiency upgrades and electrification  
• Develop and implement high-efficiency green building standards for design and construction of new facility and real estate projects   
• Upgrade our lift networks, installing the most technologically advanced lifts, and enhancing the energy efficiency of lift houses   
• Install low-energy equipment while expanding snowmaking   
• Add on-site renewable energy generation projects   
• Monitor emerging technologies to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and electrification of fleet vehicles and equipment  
• Seek partnerships with local and/or meaningful programs to sequester carbon 
• Increase diversion of waste from the landfill  
• Expand composting
• Enhance recycling
• Partner with local and non-profit organizations to donate/repurpose items, from uniforms to equipment
• Continue to be a thoughtful steward of our ecosystem  
• Participate in community environmental clean-ups
• Protect and limit disturbances to wildlife habitats, forests, and wetland ecosystems
• Conserve water through efficiency upgrades and utilizing recycled water where possible 
• Utilize our business voice for good  
• Educate team members on the purpose of specific plans and encourage their input and ideas
• Be a leader in the community, educating guests and about sustainability and welcoming their participation in initiatives
• Advocate at local, regional, and national levels for policies that promote climate solutions 
• Care for our Team  
• Invest in Team Member housing to address local housing shortages
• Encourage and provide options to team members to utilize sustainable modes of transportation
• Develop great people
• Care for our Community 
• Promote carpooling and sustainable transportation options to and from our properties
• Collaborate with local and regional non-profits, government agencies, and community organizations

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

MINDFUL EFFICIENCY	TIRELESS CONSERVATION	INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION
Create and maintain a culture of reduction: energy use, waste output, water impact; balanced with maximized utilization of our human, technological, natural, and financial resources.	Protect the natural environment unwaveringly, ensuring proper use for purposes related to outdoor recreation, and preserving or rehabilitating the land over which we are stewards.	Support and reward outreach and partnerships that extend beyond all traditional boundaries, providing deeply valuable impact among our team members, and in our communities, industry, and environment for the long term.

  

OUR APPROACH: NET ZERO EMMISSIONS

COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL/REGIONAL UTILITIES SUPPLIERS TO IDENTIFY AND ACT UPON OPPORTUNITIES OF EVERY SCALE TO REDUCE ENERGY AND FUEL USE	ENGAGE EXPERTS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO HELP CHART A PATH TOWARD A FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS	FULLY IMMERSE NET ZERO INTENTIONS, TACTICS, AND TARGETS INTO THE COMPANY’S CULTURE
THOROUGHLY AND CONTINUOUSLY EDUCATE TEAM MEMBERS ON THE PURPOSE AND SPECIFIC PLANS, THE NECESSITY OF THEIR SUPPORT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WORKPLACE, AND THE VALUE OF THEIR INPUT AND IDEAS	PURCHASE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY WHERE AVAILABLE AND PARTICIPATION WITH LOCAL/REGIONAL GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN EACH RESORT COMMUNITY	FURTHER REDUCE ELECTRICITY USE THROUGH FOCUSED AND ONGOING REVISION OF RESORT OPERATIONS PRACTICES IN AREAS SUCH AS SNOWMAKING, SNOW GROOMING, AND TURF MAINTENANCE
CONTINUED ENHANCEMENT OF LOW-ENERGY AND PROPRIETARY SNOWMAKING EQUIPMENT	PURCHASE OF ONLY THE MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, AND TECHNOLOGY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE OPERATION; UPGRADING AS POSSIBLE	UTILIZE GREEN BUILDING GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITY AND REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON NATURAL GAS	FORMALIZE THE COMPANY’S HISTORICAL COMMITMENT TO PLANTING TREES AS A MEANS OF OFFSETTING ENERGY USE

OUR SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

The company notes its pledge to environmental sustainability must be balanced with maintaining economical sustainability and regards the balance as foundational in all planning. Understanding the dire need to place greater focus on reducing its carbon footprint, Boyne Resorts’ plans and execution will continue to evolve and also include sustainable practices related to waste reduction, reuse of materials, and limiting impact to the treasured land, habitats, and natural resources at its resort playgrounds.