Kindred Resort

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

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Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Vail Resorts has made significant strides in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across its organization and the broader ski industry. Their multi-year DEI strategy focuses on fostering an inclusive culture, enhancing representation, and expanding access to snow sports.​ Vail Resorts News +4 Vail Resorts News +4 Vail Resorts News +4 Vail Resorts News +1 Vail Resorts News +1 Employee Inclusion Network To cultivate a sense of belonging among employees, Vail Resorts launched the Employee Inclusion Network. This initiative comprises several affinity and resource groups, including:​ Vail Resorts News +2 Vail Resorts News +2 vailresorts.com +2 Women & Allies Employee Resource Group Rainbow Room Affinity Group Black Employee Network Affinity Group Veterans, Partners, & Allies Affinity Group​ Vail Resorts News These groups aim to support diverse communities within the company and promote inclusive practices across all resort locations. ​ vailresorts.com +2 Vail Resorts News +2 vailresorts.com +2 Leadership and Representation Vail Resorts emphasizes leadership development and representation. Notably, five of their seven largest resorts are led by women, and the company's Board of Directors has achieved gender parity. Furthermore, CEO Kirsten Lynch stands out as the only woman leading a Fortune 1000 company in the travel and leisure sector. ​ Vail Resorts News +4 Vail Resorts News +4 vailresorts.com +4 Vail Resorts News DEI Education and Advocacy The company has introduced the "Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" program to educate leaders on DEI principles, unconscious bias, and inclusive leadership. Additionally, Vail Resorts' former CEO, Rob Katz, was the first in the ski industry to sign the CEO Action Pledge for Diversity & Inclusion, demonstrating a commitment to fostering inclusive workplace environments. ​ Vail Resorts News Expanding Access to Snow Sports Through the "Epic for Everyone" initiative, Vail Resorts is dedicated to making snow sports more accessible. In the 2022/23 season, they hosted nearly 11,300 underrepresented youth, surpassing their participation goal by 25%. The company also collaborates with 53 nonprofit organizations to provide adaptive programming across 30 resorts. ​ vailresorts.com +1 Vail Resorts News +1 Sustainable Hotel News +1 vailresorts.com +1 These efforts underscore Vail Resorts' commitment to creating an inclusive environment for both employees and guests, aligning with their broader mission to offer an "Experience of a Lifetime" to all.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.