Climate Change - Advocacy & Action

Climate change is the number one threat to the snowsports industry.
NSAA and its member resorts are taking action.

Ski Industry Climate Change Policy

NSAA supports policy tools that propel our nation’s transition to an equitable clean energy economy, sustain healthy ecosystems and allow for a lifetime of outdoor recreation experiences for all:

Regulatory standards and legislation to curb carbon emissions
Investments to accelerate the transition to a zero-emissions economy including research, jobs and green infrastructure
Incentives for renewable energy and storage, cleaner transportation, clean technology innovation and natural carbon storage solutions
Justice and Equity for underserved communities, including communities of color, in the transition to a clean energy economy
Pricing carbon pollution to incentivize reductions in carbon emissions across the board

Our Pledge Climate Trail Map Advocacy For Members

Our Pledge

NSAA pledges to take the following actions:

Engage in advocacy with key policy makers in support of the adoption of standards and legislation to curb carbon emissions
Raise awareness among policy makers on the impacts of climate change on the ski industry and rural communities
Take a leadership role in facilitating ski area engagement of the 10 million snowsports participants on climate action and advocacy
Provide its members with education, tools and programs to reduce carbon emissions in their operations and green their supply chains
Support members in their engagement with their state and local utility to decarbonize the grid
Support research and funding of adaptation, resiliency and restoration measures that will protect the outdoor experiences enjoyed by millions of Americans, and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the benefits of mountain recreation
Lead as part of the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership (NSAA, OIA and SIA) to leverage the outdoor recreation industry’s economic, political and social influence in support of bipartisan climate solutions
Collaborate with other industries and business coalitions in support of climate change solutions to strengthen our voice and maximize our effectiveness
Offer resources and education opportunities to our members on diversity, equity and inclusivity and promote Justice and Equity in the context of climate change impacts and solutions
Broaden our climate partnerships to ensure lasting and equitable climate change solutions

Climate Solutions Trail Map

Outdoor Business Climate Partnership

The outdoor recreation industry is responsible for bringing $887 billion to the U.S. economy, and provides over 7.5 million jobs. Climate change is the biggest threat to our business, and to our way of life. That's why the National Ski Areas Association, Outdoor Industry Association, and SnowSports Industries America have banded together to create the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership - a way to amplify our collective voice in Washington, and to advocate loudly for bipartisan solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. Learn more here .

We Are Still In

We Are Still In has launched a “US Climate Action Contribution Platform” for businesses like ski areas to commit to new climate actions or enhance existing actions and submit them through this platform. It is easy to join by creating an account – click here – and submit your resort’s ‘contribution’ to making progress toward our country’s Paris Agreement commitments in the absence of federal government action.