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Sustainability

At Limelight, we’re guided by our appetite for exploration. But without the natural wonders that help define our destinations, what’s left to discover? That’s why we’re dedicated to building a better future and protecting the places that make our communities so special, from fighting climate change to promoting equity. Under the guidance of our parent company, Aspen One, we work every day to cut emissions, engage our community, and fund and advocate for the causes that matter to us. We do all this because we don’t just see travel as a way to experience the world, but a way to improve it. The best part? When you stay with us, you can become a part of our movement. Guests can contribute a dollar of each stay towards local community funds, which support local environmental, educational, and community nonprofits. Take a look at Aspen One’s sustainability report found in every hotel room and join us for an Aspen U, where we host sustainability experts to give free talks for the community.

Highlands Bowl Scenic

Leading Change

Sustainability is a core part of Aspen One’s values, and therefore a part of Limelight’s DNA. As longtime champions for real change versus lip service, Aspen One is fully committed to growing the climate and social justice movements, modeling leading-edge solutions, and changing policy on both a local and national level. Aspen One has been the driving force behind a lot of firsts, from the first sustainability department in the ski industry over 25 years ago to the first-ever published sustainability report and first-ever employee-run environment foundation.

The patio in the summertime at Limelight Hotel in Ketchum, Idaho.

Environmental Stewardship

We’ve done the little stuff—from swapping lightbulbs to local food sourcing—but we know that’s not enough. The systemic problem of climate change needs a systemic solution. As buildings account for a huge portion of global carbon dioxide emissions, smart, energy-efficient design is critical to minimizing our carbon footprint. Limelight Snowmass, Denver and Ketchum are all LEED Silver-certified, while Limelight Aspen was completely overhauled to achieve radically improved energy efficiency and will use 100% clean power by 2030 thanks to Holy Cross Energy. We’re proud that our forthcoming hotels in Mammoth and Boulder will be all-electric, drastically decreasing carbon emissions. Our efforts don’t stop with design: we offer EV charging everywhere and an electric Audi e-tron at each of our mountain properties.

Advocacy

Advocacy

We’re not just committed to doing our part locally–we’re dedicated to the global effort to address climate change and promote equity. We engage our guests, our community, and our industry to collectively raise our voices and advocate for change. That’s why our “Citizenship Kiosks,” located in select lobbies, empower guests to write to their congresspeople about the issues that matter most. It’s why Aspen One includes a sustainability report in your room–so you can learn about us and be a part of the movement. And it’s why we partner with Protect Our Winters to bring the outdoor industry to the climate fight in Washington.
People gathering at Snowmass Base Village

People-Driven Philanthropy

Limelight properties lead unique community foundations funded by employee-paycheck donations, optional guest contributions, and a company match. 100% of dollars raised by each property’s Community Fund go to local causes like health care, mental health treatment, education, open space, climate action, trail building and more. A board of employees researches local community nonprofits and determines where to grant funds to best serve the community. These targeted programs are designed to support the people, places and progress that make our communities stronger. By giving back locally, we’re able to uplift and amplify what makes our locations so unique.

view of aspen mountains in fall

A Journey to Clean Energy

Aspen One has been aspiring to power our operations with renewable energy for over 20 years. Early on, we installed solar panels on some of our buildings. But they only covered a fraction of our energy consumption. We knew we needed to think bigger. That’s when we decided to help change the board of directors for our utility Holy Cross Energy, which at the time was only sourcing 8.7% from renewables. Today, Holy Cross Energy is on track to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030 and is a model for utilities nationwide.

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