Sustainability

Stevens Pass is a Leader in Environmental Responsibility

70% Landfill Diversion

Through an aggressive reduction, recycling and composting program, Stevens Mountain Resorts diverts 70% of it waste from entering the landfill.

Landfill Diversion Milestones:

  • 50% -- 2015-16 Season
  • 60% -- 2017-18 Season
  • 70% -- 2018-19 Season

Climate Change Management

In partnership with the non-profit Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Stevens Pass offsets 100% of its energy use (from both propane and electricity) solely with renewable energy credits from clean, sustainable windpower.

The Short List of Environmental Programs in Place:

  1. Large scale recycling and composting 
  2. Vegetation Management Program
  3. Preference for Environmentally-Aware Vendors
  4. Extensive Transit Fleet for Employees
  5. Cleaner-burning Vehicles
  6. Electric Vehicles
  7. Fuel Management
  8. No-Idling Campaign
  9. Food Service Sustainability
  10. Solar Power
  11. Saving Fuel
  12. Saving Electricity
  13. Foodservice Waste Reduction
  14. Water Conservation Energy Efficiency Initiatives
  15. Hazardous Waste Reduction
  16. Reusable Tableware
  17. Reuse of Waste Cooking Oil
  18. Motor Oil & Antifreeze Recycling
  19. Industrial and E-Waste Recycling
  20. Surplus and Reuse –100% Recycled Paper 

The Proof: National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)

2017 – 3rd Runner up for NSAA national Golden Eagle award.

2012 – Winner! – Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence
For energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction programs

2012 – Winner – Recognizing us as one of the top 50 sustainable business in the state; something no other ski resort has achieved

2012 – Winner – Recycler of The Year, Recreation Category

2011 – Finalist – Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence
For our Electric Vehicle program, and dramatic food waste composting expansion

2010 – Finalist – Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence
For our comprehensive mtn stewardship and carbon footprint reduction efforts

2009 – Finalist – Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence
For our windpower commitment, mass transit options, and efficiency efforts

2009 – Finalist – Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Waste Reduction & Recycling
For our greatly expanded industrial, public, and hazmat recycling program

2008 – Finalist – Silver Eagle Award for Visual Impact
For general resort aesthetics

2004 – Winner Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Water Conservation
For state-of-the-art Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment plant

2003 – Finalist Silver Eagle Award for Energy Conservation/Clean Energy
For guest and employee mass transit options

2000 – Finalist Silver Eagle Award for Visual Impact
For Granite Peaks day lodge and base area design

1997 – Winner Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Fish & Wildlife Habitat Protection
For fish habitat protection during Skyline Express chairlift construction

Historical Sustainability Reports