Our Commitment to Net Zero Emissions
ForeverProject
Building a Sustainable Tomorrow
The Goal
Achieve Net Zero Emissions By 2030
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.
Recognized
Boyne Resorts recognizes human-driven climate change as an urgent issue for the world, as well as for the SnowSports industry.Formalized
In early 2021, Loon formalized commitments to climate action and announced our ForeverProject.
How Will We Do It?
- 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
What We're Doing
Moving Forward
- Enhance recycling
- Partner with local and non-profit organizations to donate/repurpose items, from uniforms to equipment
- Introduce composting
- Participate in community environmental clean-ups
- Working closely with the U.S. Forest Service to ensure proper ecosystem management
- Conserve water through efficiency upgrades and utilizing recycled water where possible
- Educate team members on the purpose of specific plans and encourage their input and ideas
- Be a leader in the community, educating guests about sustainability welcoming their participation in initiatives
- Advocate at local, regional, and national levels for policies that promote climate solutions
- Invest in Team Member housing to address local housing shortages
- Encourage and offer team members to utilize sustainable modes of transportation
- Provide opportunities for team members to engage and take action on sustainable initiatives
- Promote carpooling and sustainable transportation options to and from our properties
- Collaborate with local and regional non-profits, government agencies, and community organizations
The mountains are not only our playground; they are also our home.
What is ForeverProject?
Loon, and all Boyne Resorts, are committed to a goal of reducing carbon emissions to net zero throughout our North American operations by 2030. All partnered resorts together with the ForeverProject, will work to build a more sustainable tomorrow.
Situated in the scenic White Mountain National Forest, Loon is committed to being stewards of the surrounding environment and community. As a resort, we strive to implement sustainable practices to be better environmental advocates and protect what we love most. In order to preserve this majestic environment forever, we must all take an active role to protect it.
Together with these guiding principles below, we can achieve our goals to protect forever – and strengthen that bond which unites our community
Human driven climate change is an urgent issue for the world and most certainly for the snowsports industry. Though we have been a thoughtful steward of our resort properties over the last eight decades, it was clear to our team that we were not doing enough and fast enough if we are to truly help reverse the effects our carbon footprint has on the planet's climate.
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts President and CEO
Offset Your Trip
One of the major steps Loon Mountain has taken in reaching our 2030 net-zero emissions goal is to partner with Tradewater to offset emissions from our operations.
What is Tradewater?
Tradewater is a mission-based company that actively collects and destroys the most potent greenhouse gases ever created - refrigerant gases that are as much as 10,900 times more potent than CO2. The destruction of these gases before they enter the atmosphere is essential for slowing climate change.
Loon Mountain invites all of our guests to participate in our efforts with Tradewater to destroy harmful greenhouse gases. Using the calculator below, you can calculate the impact of your trip and offset your carbon footprint with Tradewater. The credits from this purchase will go directly toward supporting Tradewater and their projects around the globe.
Latest News
September 25, 2023
Cleaning the Kanc
On Monday, September 25, Loon team members removed an estimated 350 gallons of waste from the White Mountain National Forest during the annual Kancamagus Clean Up.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Turn The Key, Be Idle Free
Do your part to help reduce our carbon footprint. Small changes make a significant impact when reducing carbon emissions.
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
Green Up Day
Loon hosted our annual Green-Up Day, where time is set aside to pick up litter and debris on campus.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
Snowmaking
Since 2006, Loon has invested millions of dollars in snowmaking to maximize our snowmaking system's capacity.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
Guest Engagement
We want to have an environmental influence as a resort, and to support our guests in their environmental efforts as well.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2021
Building Maintenance
To improve overall energy efficiency at base lodges, we installed modern boilers at the Octagon Lodge and Pemigewasset Base Camp, as well as a high-efficiency dishwasher at Governor Adams Lodge.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2021
Sustainable Slopes
Conscious changes around Loon have helped to increase our environmental contribution, while decreasing our footprint.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2021
Mountain Biking
Careful steps have been made to minimize impacts on the ecosystem during our mountain biking operations.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2021
Grooming
Loon continues to grow its grooming fleet with the purchase of two additional PRINOTH BISON snowcats.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2021
Procurement Policy
Loon Mountain Resort has made another important step toward our commitment to sustainability by implementing an internal procurement policy.
Read MoreJune 10, 2021
Climate Collaborative Charter
Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts Unite.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2021
Golden Eagle Award
Loon is excited to announce that collectively, Boyne Resorts has been awarded the Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence by the National Ski Area’s Association (NSAA).
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