Vail Resorts Inc..
MTN.US | Short term accommodation activities
Vail Resorts, Inc. is a mountain resort company. The Company operates through three segments: Mountain, Lodging and Real Estate. The Mountain segment operates 41 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; P...Show More
Better Health for All
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Vail Resorts demonstrates a strong commitment to mental health through its 10-year-old Epic Wellness program, which provides 6 to 12 free therapy sessions annually to employees, dependents, and household members.
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The program also offers virtual and text-based therapy, a mindfulness app, wellness coaching, and an expanded clinical network. Its clinical resource utilization rate reached 12% in FY2025, more than double the national average of 5%.
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The company has also doubled its financial investment in these employee wellness resources.
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Additionally, the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust, associated with Vail Resorts, has donated over $2.66 million in 2024
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and $56 million cumulatively since 2016
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to support mental health programs, including substance abuse treatment and peer support services, in 12 mountain communities.
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The company's core business activities, such as operating resorts, lodging, and real estate, have no significant positive or negative health impact, do not generate revenue from products with direct health harms, and do not carry health risks requiring specific disclosures. Its operations also do not generate significant health externalities, nor are they directly relevant to global health crisis response, pharmaceutical patents, nutrition, or clinical trials.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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The provided articles and company description indicate that Vail Resorts, Inc. is a mountain resort company operating mountain, lodging, and real estate segments. There is no evidence in the articles to suggest that the company offers lending, deposit services, or other financial products to consumers. Consequently, no specific data points are available to assess Vail Resorts against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity', which primarily evaluates financial institutions' practices in areas such as consumer lending, financial inclusion, and data accessibility. Therefore, all KPIs under this value are omitted.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Vail Resorts Inc. reported a CEO to median employee pay ratio of 112:1 in fiscal year 2024.
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The company set a minimum wage of $20 per hour in fiscal year 2023.
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During a 13-day strike by the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association, multiple unfair labor practice charges were filed against Vail Resorts.
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The union sought a base rate of $23 per hour, while the company offered a 4% wage increase and a $1,600 equipment stipend.
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A National Labor Relations Board charge was also filed regarding a dispute at Keystone Ski Resort.
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Vail Resorts expanded free therapy sessions for year-round employees from six per year to six per season
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and was recognized as one of America's Most Admired Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding Vail Resorts' fair trade certifications, supply chain audit frequency, incidents of forced or child labor in its supply chain, traceability coverage, remediation speed for supplier violations, ethical clauses in supplier contracts, spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity initiatives. The articles primarily discuss a class-action lawsuit concerning employee wage and labor law violations
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, which falls outside the scope of Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. A settlement of $13.1 million was reached in the California labor lawsuit against Vail Resorts
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. Over $4 million was allocated to attorneys
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. The lawsuit involved claims from over 100,000 workers
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Honest & Fair Business
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Vail Resorts has a comprehensive Whistleblower Policy, last modified on October 27, 2025.
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This policy covers issues such as accounting practices, falsification of records, criminal conduct, and unethical behavior.
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It provides an Ethics Helpline for anonymous reporting, accessible via phone in the US/Canada, Australia, and Switzerland, and online.
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The policy strictly prohibits retaliation against employees who report violations in good faith.
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Reports are reviewed confidentially and routed for follow-up and investigation by the Compliance team, Legal Department, or General Counsel under the Audit Committee's direction.
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A summary of reports received under the policy is communicated periodically to the Audit Committee.
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Kind to Animals
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Vail Resorts Inc. is a service-oriented company operating mountain resorts, lodging, and real estate. As such, many KPIs related to product-based animal testing, cruelty-free certifications, or animal-derived ingredients are not applicable. The provided articles do not contain specific, measurable evidence regarding wildlife conservation impact, cage-free sourcing percentages for food, or public policy engagement on animal welfare, leading to their omission.
No War, No Weapons
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No information was found in the provided articles regarding Vail Resorts Inc.'s involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other activities related to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. The articles focus exclusively on the company's sustainability initiatives
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and community support programs
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, which do not directly address the criteria for this value.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No relevant data was found in the provided articles to assess Vail Resorts Inc. against the Planet-Friendly Business ethical value. The articles primarily focused on ski pass options
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, job postings
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, summer operations
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, and leadership transitions
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, with one article URL returning a 404 error.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Vail Resorts has one formal partnership with the Squamish and Líl̓wat First Nations.
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The company reinvests approximately 0.92% of its revenue in local community development and donates about 0.00164% of its revenue to cultural heritage organizations, including $50,000 to the Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre.
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Approximately 0.178% of its total contributions are directed to cultural preservation. No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported. The company acknowledges elements of ski and snowboard culture that are not inviting to newcomers and is taking steps to address a lack of diversity.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company relies on password-protected accounts for authentication, with no mention of multi-factor authentication.
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It states compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable laws, and follows NIST and ISO standards.
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Privacy principles are integrated into product development, and data is retained only as long as necessary for service provision and legal requirements.
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Users can manage communication preferences, account settings, and data sharing options.
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The company utilizes credit card tokenization for security.
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Its cybersecurity program includes vulnerability scans, penetration tests, third-party analyses, phishing simulations, awareness programs, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities.
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No specific data breaches are mentioned, and the company does not currently believe cybersecurity threats have materially affected them.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Vail Resorts currently achieves a 40% waste diversion rate across all operations.
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The company has set a company-wide target to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030, with an interim goal of 50% waste diversion by 2020.
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Vail Resorts implements numerous waste reduction initiatives, including recycling and composting programs, vendor engagement to reduce packaging and source sustainable products, and increasing employee and guest awareness through signage, labeling, and training.
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Specific diversions include 150 tons of cardboard, 90 tons of scrap metal, 14 tons of compost, 250 tons of single-stream material, 7,000 gallons of vegetable oil, and 5,000 pounds of electronic waste collected biannually.
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The company also pilots circularity projects like the Mountain Collab for soft plastic film and wrapper collection, and the BottleLoop program for recyclable bottles.
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No waste disposal violations were mentioned in the provided articles.