NSAA's Climate Challenge
The
Climate Challenge is a voluntary program and friendly competition designed to
give recognition to 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 success in reducing their overall
carbon footprint.
The goals of the Climate Challenge involve raising the bar for ski areas over the long term in ways that are effective, transparent and well recognized both within and outside the industry. Brendle Group is providing ongoing technical support for the inaugural group of participating ski areas. Find out more about the Challenge here.
The goals of the Climate Challenge involve raising the bar for ski areas over the long term in ways that are effective, transparent and well recognized both within and outside the industry. Brendle Group is providing ongoing technical support for the inaugural group of participating ski areas. Find out more about the Challenge here.
First for The Climate Registry
Grand Targhee became the first business in North America to become Climate Registered through The Climate Registry. Brendle Group prepared the resort’s greenhouse gas inventory.
Climate
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. Brendle Group consults with clients and helps them navigate the complex issue of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Our climate services include:
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
Beyond inventories, 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 overall energy consumption and develop strategies for using renewable energy. We also 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
- Climate action plans
- Climate adaptation planning
- Benchmarking
- Visions, goals, and strategies
- Facilitation and community involvement
- Implementation and performance monitoring
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
Beyond inventories, 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 overall energy consumption and develop strategies for using renewable energy. We also 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.
