How play inspires our sustainability journey
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As the first sustainability manager, Hilary led efforts to embed sustainability within each department, turning an ambitious vision into a reality that benefits the long-term health of this local destination and it's community. "Our promise is that every decision we make as a company will pass through the filter of environmental, social, economic and purposeful leadership."
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- 1. Playing Outdoors: How education Inspires our Sustainability Journey
- 5. Unless we look after the assets we have, why are people going to come to us? We are the window on the wilderness, and we need to preserve what we have.” -Stuart McLaughlin, BC Business “Mountain Man”,
- 6. Challenges we face today Our levers for Impact in 4 seismic shifts • Weather Variability & Resource Scarcity: Energy/Carbon, Waste/abundance & the need for climate leadership • Decreased Health, Wellbeing and Happiness among our local & global community • Nature Deficit Disorder amidst rapid urbanization, the need for digital detox and connection with living organisms/clean air. • Connecting our community of stakeholders with greater purpose through innovation, training & engagement
- 7. Source: Tom Gloria What’s happening ?
- 8. Source: Tom Gloria Who’s impacted?
- 9. Source: Turner, Graham, University of Melbourne (Aug 2014) update of Meadonw`s Limits of Growth (1970) by Club to Rome, MIT
- 10. Our 4 Pillars in Action Grouse Mountain Our Place Our Prosperity Our People Our Purpose Together, they form the basis of our: • Measured Business Outcomes • Educational programs • Integrated Company Wide Dashboard • Procurement • Community giving • And more…
- 11. Nature Deficit Disorder amidst rapid urbanization, the need for digital detox and connection with living organisms/clean air. Environment: Conserve Place
- 15. How We Define Sustainability? We recognize that what is good for the environment, and our local and global community, can be equally good for business. Without sustainability, Grouse Mountain is not the place we know and love. We must preserve what we have in the present without comprising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
- 16. Our Mission: We are committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our life. Objective – We are committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our life. Our promise is that every decision we make as a company will pass through the filter of social, environmental & economic responsibility. Our promise is that every decision we make as a company will pass through the filter of environmental, social, economic and purposeful leadership. Our Core Values (escape): Entrepreneurial, Safe, Caring, Accountable, Passionate, Environment
- 17. Our Beliefs • Our world is a living thing, it must be cared for to flourish and sustain. All things in our world are connected. • At every decision point, we are mindful of the impact our actions will have on our community, and our world. Not just for tomorrow, but for decades, and generations to come. • Our path is a journey of resilience towards a healthier world; it’s about balance and responsibility. • Our practice will educate and inspire others
- 18. Energy/Carbon Waste Purchasing Access to Nature Ecosystem Community MAJOR AREAS Grouse Mountain Our Place Our Prosperity Our People Our Purpose Impacts that Matters
- 20. Our Roadmap
- 22. Upstream (suppliers,, partners & guests) Direct (Delivery of product & service) Downstream (Guests & industry) Assessing Our Biggest Impacts: Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Purchasing Carbon: transportation Waste: Packaging Carbon: Energy Carbon: Leadership Health: Access to Nature Prosperity: Inspired Community People: Jobs & training Access to Clean Water Waste Source: Life Cycle of Ski Resort, pg. 57 (web link)
- 23. Core Thrusts for 2014-15 To Build Organizational Resilience 1. Truly Commit to systems level challenges 2. Assess industry priorities, levers & impacts 3. Define sustainability clearly w/ 4 key strategic pillars ECONOMIC Prosperity Conserve Place ENVIRONMENT Health, Well- being & Happiness of PEOPLE PURPOSE-led Leadership
- 24. Putting a Price on Ecosystem Services
- 26. What practices can we do everyday?
Editor's Notes
- That feeling! Season Specific – People playing through ski, snowboard (winter) or in the sun (summer)
- Why people come to mountain? In the context of alpine ski areas, studies have found that motivations pushing people to visit these areas in the winter include excitement and thrill seeking, exercise, demonstrating skill and ability, relaxation, and achievement (Klenosky and others 1993; Holden 1999; Williams and others 1994). Research has also documented that attributes pulling winter visitors to these areas include terrain, snow conditions, number of runs, ticket prices, proximity, and lodging. -Holden (2000) reported that the majority of skiers were appreciative of the aesthetics of their surroundings at these areas, but their knowledge about ecosystems and impacts on natural resources at ski areas was low with less than 30% being aware of environmental impacts at these areas.
- Photo – Birds or bears with Grouse as backdrop, possibly Devin holding hummingbird We have a history & recognition as leaders Cutting edge Technology while conserving local sense of place – Planks dragged up grind (1894), first lodge built with locally harvested logs (1920), and even plans for raildroad (1910), and 1949 The world first double chairlift was built on the mountain, making it Canada’s third lift in history., 1974 Added the Red Skyride, 100 passenger, the largest tramway system in North America, 2005 All of the lifts (2003, 2004 & 2005) have been replaced with quad chairs that feature the newest & most energy efficient Leitner-Poma technology. Peak of Health & Wellness education for ALL - 1929 - Tyee Ski Club founded, establishing an active & healthy foundation for #? Students & many world class athletes, 1950s Vancouver Sun Free Ski School introduces Vancouver’s first ski lessons, based on Headway graduated length ski teaching method of the 1960s & 70s., 1974 Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) was first established, teaching new sports to people with disabilities. It’s adaptive equipment and specialized teaching techniques have allowed #? people access to the unique mountain experience. 2009 Grouse became the first smoke free resort – helping keep the air clean & healthy for all guests. This helped many employees kick their smoking habits. Conserving Place - Blue Grouse Lake extends its conservation boundaries to include Kennedy lake. as a water holding space for our natural source. Closing the loop for our drinking water, snowmaking & firefighting. Allowing us to source all of our water from within our ecosystem. 1997 - hiwus feasthouse & cultural centre constructed on the shores of Blue Grouse Lake in collaboration with the Squamish people. (Conserve Planet & Place). Innovation ahead of the times- 2008 - Oceanwise certification for all venues, later joining Green Clean & Green Table network to establish high standards for local sourcing. 2009 Employee & guest incentives for reuse of mugs begins. Compostable cups, biodegradeable containers, water bottles and cutlery have all been added since. 2001, July – Grinder & Coola came as cubs, establishing the original basis of our wildlife & education refuge. Today, our initiatives spread to the whole Grouse’s extensive ecosystem, including wildlife, water, energy & habitat. (Conserve Planet & Place) 2008 The foundation for the Eye of The Wind was laid, the first wind turbine build in NA at high altitude. Taking a stand for alternative energy and providing a clear symbol of the mountain’s commitment to Sustainability. (Conserve Planet & Place) (Economic Prosperity)
- View from top vantage point of peak, inversion or other Our levers for impact and action are current challenges that represent 4 seismic shifts that we face today. Add more figures? http://www.canadianliving.com/moms/todd lers/nature_deficit_disorder.php
- Bear on snow ie. Island or bees on comb Increased price of resources Growing weather variability Rapid Population growth Educated & purpose-led customer demands transparency What does our world look like today? Amidst the increased price of resources, growing weather variability and demands for transparency, it is the people behind these transformations who serve as the most important drivers for innovative, systems level change. Ellen’s story Circular economy research by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation & McKinsey -
- Estimate 3 million local metro Vancouver residents by 2020 Tourism forecasted at 1.4 billion by 2020 & 1.8b by 2030 The impact will be felt Transportation is the biggest – pull from LCA & language in report According to the most recent IPCC accounting, transportation today accounts for a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. International and domestic aviation make up 10.6% of that quarter, or roughly 2.5% of global emissions
- Confirm predictions of Club de Rome http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/02/limits-to-growth-was-right-new-research-shows-were-nearing-collapse Melbourne study http://www.sustainable.unimelb.edu.au/files/mssi/MSSI-ResearchPaper-4_Turner_2014.pdf
- Conserve Places we love! Defined as:
- Promote we love!
- Where are we going? Circular economy as forward looking example
- Images of staff doing work on mountain
- Landscape
- Vancity – Operating Principles - http://vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/s/operating_principles.asp Where does our Brand fit? Climate Change Adaptation strategy? MEC - http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/AboutMEC/Sustainability/deleted/Dashboard.jsp Nike - http://about.nike.com/pages/sustainability Unilever - http://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living-2014/our-approach-to-sustainability/embedding-sustainability/index.aspx
- This leads to technology, efficiencies & looking at levers within the system (ie. LCA, Waste Systems Diagram)
- ADD APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF IMPACT – using Carbon figures *transport *purchasing – supply chain *energy Impacts vs. activities Life Cycle of Ski Resort – pg. 57 https://uwspace.uwaterloo.ca/bitstream/handle/10012/3111/TDelMatto-sustainableskithesis-final-June21-2007.pdf;jsessionid=A0980DB0431301A21EAB261B30B37152?sequence=1 Circular economy - http://www.haworth.com/bottom-nav/company-info/sustainability Findings of United States Environmental Protection Agency (2000) - United States Environmental Protection Agency (2000), pg. 6
- Add numbers or tangible Conserve Place (carbon, water, waste, wildlife refuge, and celebrating the culture of our First Nations People) Enhance People’s Health, Well-Being & Happiness (getting active, access to nature, nutrition, clean air, community well-being, compassion & vitality) Economic Prosperity (economic development, jobs, Community giving, partnerships) Purposeful Leadership (personal growth & education, innovative solutions, resource management)
- Add north Vancouver data Puma – add to P & L At Rio +20 – UN requested that cities start estimating their natural capital http://ingienous.com/sectors/economy/putting-a-cost-on-ecology/#.U36c4_ldWT8 RANKING 6 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (EKPIs) by IMPACT, SECTOR & REGION These are for primary producers and primary processing sector in the top 100 region-sectors water use: $1.900 trillion and the top 100 region sectors account for 92% of total global cost greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: $2.700 trillion and the top 100 region-sectors account for 87% of total global cost waste: $0.050 trillion and the top 100 region-sectors account for 99% of total global cost air pollution: $0.500 trillion and the top 100 region-sectors account for 81% of total cost land and water pollution: $0.300 trillion and the top 100 region-sectors account for 86% of total cost land use: $1.800 trillion and the top 100 region-sectors account for 84% of total cost