Delaware North

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Long-term Goals:

Embedding ESG priorities into strategy and long-term planning to make operations and value chains more resilient.

Replaced plastic water bottles with aluminum bottles at company-operated stores in several national parks.
Converted cutlery, bags, straws, bowls, plates, to-go containers, and condiments to compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Achieved 81% single-use packaging from recyclable, renewable, compostable materials or post-consumer content by Dec. 31, 2023.
Diverted more than 3.2 million pounds (1,611 tons) of food scraps for composting.
UBS Arena achieved zero waste (98%) in less than one year.
Target Field maintained its zero-waste program.
Yellowstone General Stores warehouse celebrated 8 years of zero waste.
Allianz Field waste diversion rate increased to 70.5% in 2023.
TD Garden saved nearly 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, avoiding 4,705 tons of carbon emissions.
Expanded EV charging stations at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Installed fully electric cooking equipment at Climate Pledge Arena and Niagara Falls State Park Welcome Center.
Provided cleaner energy to Nova Guides at Camp Hale by replacing a diesel generator with a lithium-ion battery system.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Gateway attraction awarded LEED Silver certification.

Surplus food donation programs at 40 operating locations with donations estimated at close to $1 million.
Donated nearly 50,000 pounds of surplus food from two PGA of America events.
Donated 937 pounds of surplus food at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Donated about 3 tons of surplus food at UBS Arena.
Donated 4.5 tons of surplus food (7,583 meals) at MetLife Stadium.
Partnered with The Bee Cause Project for the “Bee the Difference” campaign, donating over $21,000.
Implemented water conservation initiatives at lodging properties, educating guests on conservation.

Established a green procurement program at Niagara Falls State Park Welcome Center.
Sourced retail and food products from 64 local vendors in 2023 through the Taste NY program.
Partnered with PepsiCo to add new recycling equipment at several locations.
Partnered with NexTrex to recycle plastic wrap into eco-friendly outdoor products.

Short-term Goals:

Source 100% of single-use packaging from recyclable, renewable, compostable materials or post-consumer content by 2025.

Reducing single-use plastics across all US operations.
Minimizing environmental impact of operations in various locations (e.g., national parks, stadiums).
Managing waste effectively in high-traffic venues.
Reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Conserving water resources, especially in water-scarce areas.

Sourcing 100% of single-use packaging from sustainable materials by 2025.
Implementing robust recycling and composting programs.
Investing in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.
Implementing water conservation measures and educating guests.
Partnering with local communities and organizations to support sustainability initiatives.