Climate Change Data

PARKS! AMERICA, INC.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted a Code of Conduct, effective January 1, 2024.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Adjacent expansion and acquisition of additional local or regional entertainment assets.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Enhancement of the overall guest experience, streamlining and optimizing systems, operating standards and practices, and increasing per capita revenue.
Short-term Goals:
  • Further strategic rebuild of Georgia Park following the March 2023 weather event.

Environmental Challenges

  • Extensive damage to Georgia Park caused by an EF-3 tornado and heavy rain in March 2023, resulting in a 20-day closure and significant revenue loss.
  • Highly inflationary period for building materials and a challenging labor market delaying a new giraffe exhibit at Georgia Park.
  • Competition from other parks and entertainment alternatives.
  • Supply chain disruptions impacting the ability to obtain gift shop merchandise.
  • Increased labor and employee benefit costs.
  • Potential for data breaches and non-compliance with data privacy regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Rebuilding projects at Georgia Park following the tornado, partially funded by insurance proceeds.
  • Revised timeline for the new giraffe exhibit at Georgia Park.
  • Ongoing improvements to existing facilities and increased marketing efforts to attract visitors.
  • Prudent management of cash flow and capital investments.
  • Maintaining adequate liability insurance.
  • Implementing cybersecurity measures to protect customer data.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (tornadoes, heavy rain)