The
Climate Challenge is a voluntary program designed to recognize ski areas that are committed to developing greenhouse gas
inventories, setting goals for carbon reduction, implementing at least one
reduction strategy per year, and reporting progress.
The goals of the Climate Challenge raise the bar for ski areas over the long term in ways that are effective, transparent, and well recognized within and outside the industry. Brendle Group is providing ongoing technical support for participating ski areas.
The goals of the Climate Challenge raise the bar for ski areas over the long term in ways that are effective, transparent, and well recognized within and outside the industry. Brendle Group is providing ongoing technical support for participating ski areas.
“Brendle Group was so much more than a 'consultant' for Grand Targhee Resort. Throughout the process of completing our greenhouse gas inventory they were our teachers and mentors as well. We were completely satisfied and impressed with Brendle Group at every level and will hopefully get to work with them again.”
Christina Thomure
Director of Sustainable Operations, Grand Targhee Resort
Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Climate Action Plans, Adaptation Strategies
A changing climate poses risks and opportunities for businesses, governments, organizations, and institutions.
Rising energy costs, effects of a changing climate, and impending regulations on greenhouse gas emissions have placed the issue of climate change at the forefront for many of our clients. As a climate change consultant, Brendle Group helps clients navigate the complex issue of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Greenhouse Gas Inventories
Using established industry protocols tailored to the specific needs of our clients, we perform greenhouse gas inventories for governments, the education sector, the tourism and ski industries, private companies, and others, helping pinpoint the greatest emission sources. We are well versed in the following inventory methodologies, guidelines, and protocols:
Climate Action Planning and Implementation
Brendle Group supports clients in developing climate action plans and strategies for reducing emissions, designing and implementing climate programs, and developing long-term approaches for achieving climate neutrality.
Our engineers and planners target cost-effective opportunities for reducing energy consumption and develop strategies for using renewable energy. We identify other areas for reductions, including transportation, solid waste, and water.
Finally, we work with clients to ensure that well-intentioned plans actually get implemented and their outcomes monitored.
Greenhouse Gas Inventories
Using established industry protocols tailored to the specific needs of our clients, we perform greenhouse gas inventories for governments, the education sector, the tourism and ski industries, private companies, and others, helping pinpoint the greatest emission sources. We are well versed in the following inventory methodologies, guidelines, and protocols:
- Clean Air-Cool Planet
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
- World Resources Institute Greenhouse Gas Protocol
- ISO 14064
- The Climate Registry
Climate Action Planning and Implementation
Brendle Group supports clients in developing climate action plans and strategies for reducing emissions, designing and implementing climate programs, and developing long-term approaches for achieving climate neutrality.
Our engineers and planners target cost-effective opportunities for reducing energy consumption and develop strategies for using renewable energy. We identify other areas for reductions, including transportation, solid waste, and water.
Finally, we work with clients to ensure that well-intentioned plans actually get implemented and their outcomes monitored.
- Climate action plans
- Climate adaptation planning
- Benchmarking
- Visions, goals, and strategies
- Facilitation and community involvement
- Implementation and performance monitoring
