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You Can’t Save What You Can’t Measure… Gina Mac. Ilwraith June 22, 2007 www. xanterra. com Corporate Environmental Sustainability

Xanterra Parks & Resorts Operations § Grand Canyon - North and South Rims • • § Rocky Mountain National Park • § Yellowstone National Park • § Bryce Canyon National Park • § Zion National Park • § Crater Lake National Park • § Death Valley National Park • § Petrified Forest National Park • • § Everglades National Park • § Mount Rushmore National Memorial Silverado Resort in Napa, CA Gideon Putnam Resort Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Grand Canyon Railway Salt Fork State Park Maumee Bay State Park Shawnee State Park Burr Oak State Park Punderson Manor State Park Hueston Woods State Park Mohican State Park

(a logical integration of ecology and business) A unifying theme, ecologix ensures: v continual improvement of our environmental performance v compliance with all environmental regulations v incorporation of best management practices v flexibility to respond to property environmental priorities

Meaningful Environmental Vision Our business decisions balance economic viability with ecological responsibility. We reduce and recycle waste, conserve energy and water, and educate our guests and employees on environmental stewardship. We believe that increasing the sustainability of natural systems is not just good business. It is the right thing to do.

2015 Environmental Vision What would a truly sustainable business look like? • Use zero fossil fuels • Use zero persistent toxic chemicals • Generate zero waste to the landfill • Generate zero hazardous waste • Consume water to extent no species are negatively impacted • Employ sustainable design, construction and maintenance practices in all operations • Serve 100 percent local organic food • Sell 100 percent fair trade products • No flora, fauna species impact from development

2015 Environmental Vision: 10 -Year goals Transportation: Achieve companywide CAFÉ standard of 35 mpg (EPA rated combined city/highway mileage) for all vehicles purchased by 2015 Emissions: Decrease greenhouse gas (CO 2) emissions by 30 percent (baseline year 2000) Solid Waste: Divert from landfill 50 percent of all solid waste generated Hazardous Waste: Generate zero hazardous waste Water: Decrease water usage by 25 percent (baseline year 2000) Energy: Decrease fossil fuel usage by 30 percent (baseline year 2000); Increase renewable energy to 7 percent of total electricity usage

ISO 14001 EMS Structure Continuous Improvement Management Review Checks and Corrective Action • • Monitoring / Measurement Non-conformance & Corrective Action Records EMS Audits Planning Environmental Policy § § Environmental Aspects Legal and other Objectives and Targets Env. Mgmt. Programs Implementation and Operation § § § § Structure and Responsibility Training, Awareness, and Competence Communication EMS Documentation Document Control Operational Control Emergency Preparedness and Response

Xanterra’s Unique EMS Management & Stakeholder Review Sustainability Report Public / External Xanterra Ecologix Environmental Management System NPS Concessions Environmental Audit Protocol

Monitoring and Tracking Progress § Corrective Action Database § Ecometrix § Web-based EMS § Third-party Certifications § External Audits § Reporting

Eco-Metrics: Xanterra Total Resource Usage

Eco-Metrics: Solid Waste Diversion Rate: 2000 = 12% 2001 = 14% 2002 = 17% 2003 = 28% 2004 = 29% 2005 = 30% 2006 = 38%

Eco-Metrics: Greenhouse Gas Emissions e s a e r c % 3 1 de

Sustainability Reporting

Third-party Certification § ISO 14001 – ANSI – RAB § FDEQ Clean Marina § EPA Performance Track § USGBC LEED § MSC § Organic Fair Trade § Waste. Wise / Energy Star

What does Xanterra Procure? § § § § $30 mil in food $1 mil vehicles $1 mil chemicals $1 mil seafood $2 mil produce $3. 5 mil meat $500, 000 sheets/towels § 250, 000 lbs. fish § 16, 000 gal. of ketchup § 110, 000 gal. of ice cream § 380, 000 rolls of toilet paper § 32, 000 cases soda § 65, 000 gal fountain syrup § 70, 000 lbs. coffee § 380, 000 lbs. french fries § 4. 5 million hot & cold cups

Environmentally Preferable Procurement § Green Procurement Program with goals and targets § Tool to determine if a product is environmental preferable § Guidance on how to purchase fuel efficient vehicles § Letters to contractors explaining their responsibilities § Capital expenditures environmental impact checklist § Policy for vendors on product packaging § Green Seal certified products

Reducing Your Energy Footprint • • Energy Management in Food Service Energy Conservation Incentive Lighting Retrofit Assessment Tool Guidance and Audits


Reducing Your Energy Footprint Controls • Energy Misers • Programmable Thermostats • Setbacks/shutdowns/timers • Dimmers, Smart Stats • Energy Mgt. Systems

Reducing Your Energy Footprint Renewable Energy • Partnerships • Biodiesel • Yellow grease conversion • Wind power, RECs • Solar: PV, thermal, and passive design

Transportation

Managing Waste: Reduction

Managing Waste: Recycling tools Vermiculture Going to the dogs

Environmental Impacts of Buildings § 65. 2% of total electricity consumption § 30% of total GHG emissions § 136 million tons of CDL waste (approx. 2. 8 lbs/person/day) § 12% of potable water use § 40% (3 billion tons annually) of raw materials use globally Significant opportunity for impact

Building Green – Should You LEED the Way? Benefits § Ecological benefits covered § Decreased operating costs § Increased worker productivity § Raising the bar for market competitors § Many components have short ROIs § Recognition by USGBC and local media § Becoming the standard

Environmental Impacts of Buildings

Green Design Components

“Green Suites” Concept Energy: • Lighting: All CFLs, super T-8 s, and an LED task lamp • HVAC: Energy Eye HVAC control/occupancy sensor • Key card system shuts off electricity when guest leaves room • 50 percent wind powered room (include collateral materials) • Solar PV powered (include educational materials) • Educational materials on transit options available to guests Water: • Low flow faucet and showerhead • Dual flush toilet • Carbon filter on faucet for drinking and/or Biota bottle water Air quality: • Low VOC emitting carpet, paints, adhesives, sealants • Non-smoking room • Nontoxic cleaners used in rooms (all Green Seal certified) • No pesticides used in room Waste: • Bulk dispensing of amenities/products In-room recycling Guest experience: • Organic cotton, hemp, kenaf, or bamboo linens (sheets, towels, pillows, comforters) • Complimentary organic fair trade coffee • Organic chocolates on pillows • Eco-friendly, sustainably produced soaps, shampoos, and lotions (non-animal tested, non-toxic Aveda products) • Room named after renowned environmentalist Education and Outreach: • Sustainability report in room • Signage to interpret various measures Materials: • Bamboo flooring in entry way • Corn starch (PLA)-derived carpet that is biodegradable, recyclable • Recycled content toilet paper and tissue Furniture (to be assessed in future): • New bed mattress, chairs, tables made from nontoxic and sustainably harvested materials

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