Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Vitality
• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Equity and Inclusion
• Access to Outdoor Recreation

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Launched Oregon Outdoor Recreation Initiative to expand outdoor recreation opportunities and create economic vitality for Oregon’s communities; focused on building capacity and synergy, creating economic vitality, and making Oregon a world-class outdoor recreation destination for all.
• Established seven priority two-year strategies and seven action teams to advance projects of statewide significance.

Governance Achievements

• Creation of the Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate outdoor recreation policy across state and federal agencies.
• Development of a 15-year vision, critical five-year outcomes, and two-year strategies for expanding access to outdoor recreation and increasing the economic impact and sustainability of Oregon’s outdoor recreation industry.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Gender gap in the outdoor industry.
• Ensuring access to world-class outdoor recreation experiences for all Oregonians.
• Balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.
• Increasing challenges brought on by climate change.

Mitigation Strategies

• Oregon Outdoor Recreation Initiative and Summit to address these challenges through collaboration, partnership building, and policy development.
• Creation of advisory committee within the Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation to work with public agencies, outdoor recreation retailers, companies, and tour operators.
• Focus on building a statewide outdoor recreation network to improve communication and collaboration.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacts on outdoor recreation resources

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Development
• Sustainability
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Increased awareness of sustainable tourism practices through various initiatives (e.g., Oregon Tourism Studio program, Bike Friendly Business Program, Travel Oregon Forever Fund)
• Supported park restoration and environmental projects (e.g., Portland Metro Park Restoration, Monarch Butterfly Project)

Social Achievements

• Increased employment in the tourism sector by nearly 4,000 jobs
• Improved customer service training through partnerships with ORLAEF and AHLEI
• Engaged over 500 participants in Oregon Tourism Studios
• Supported community development through the Regional Cooperative Tourism Program

Governance Achievements

• Received a CAFR Gold Star Award for financial statements
• Showed a 5% increase in employee engagement scores
• Developed a comprehensive crisis communication plan

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Negative impacts of recreational and commercial salmon fishing closures on the Southern Oregon Coast
• Managing the influx of visitors during the solar eclipse

Mitigation Strategies

• Worked with Governor Kate Brown’s Natural Resources team to mitigate negative impacts of fishing closures
• Collaborated with various state agencies to prepare for the solar eclipse, providing resources for residents and visitors

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Mercury award for Best Broadcast Advertising (7 Wonders of Oregon campaign)
• CAFR Gold Star Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable local economies
• Preservation of Oregon’s way of life and its natural places
• Community support
• Workforce development
• Sustainable tourism

Environmental Achievements

• Developed wildfire toolkit for partners to help visitors plan trips affected by wildfires
• Conference sustainability practices at Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism (local sourcing, recycling, elimination of single-use plastics)
• Distribution of 50,000 Eclipse Guides and 80,000 maps and glasses for the Total Solar Eclipse, promoting responsible visitation

Social Achievements

• Oregon Guest Service Gold customer service training program (510 new certifications)
• Travel Oregon Forever Fund raised over $42,800 in 2017 for tourism-related projects
• Regional Destination Marketing Organization (RDMO) tours to engage with regional partners and understand their needs
• 22 town hall meetings in each of the state’s seven regions to gather industry priorities
• Workshops for regional partners on PR, online content, social media, and international tourism

Governance Achievements

• Received the CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) Gold Star Award every year since 2004
• Crisis Communications Plan presented to partners, sharing lessons from the Solar Eclipse
• Transparent reporting on budget, financial, agency, and industry performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Wildfires impacting visitor spending and community appeal ($51.1 million in lost visitor spending)
• Potential for overcrowding and negative impacts from high visitation in popular areas
• Maintaining the balance between tourism growth and preserving Oregon's natural environment

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed wildfire toolkit and engaged with impacted communities to aid recovery efforts
• Oregon Tourism Studio program to help communities develop sustainable tourism economies
• Destination Management activities focusing on quality of visitor experience and managing tourism impacts
• Crisis Communications Plan to prepare for and manage potential crises

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Local sourcing of food and beverages for Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Wildfires

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 15: Life on Land

Travel Oregon's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable tourism practices, community development, economic growth, and environmental protection.

Awards & Recognition

• CAFR Gold Star Award (annually since 2004)
• Webby Award Honoree for TravelOregon.com
• Silver Lion at the Cannes Festival of Entertainment for Travel Oregon: The Game

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Community Engagement
• Environmental Protection
• Transportation Management

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Convened approximately 100 North Coast stakeholders to participate in a Think Tank session and develop scenarios for the future of tourism.

Governance Achievements

• Established a North Coast Tourism Studio Steering Committee to lead regional tourism development.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Congestion and limited transportation options
• Negative impacts of tourism on natural resources and communities
• Lack of regional collaboration and coordination
• Need to increase local understanding and appreciation of tourism's value

Mitigation Strategies

• Scenario planning to explore plausible futures and identify preferred outcomes
• Development of innovative solutions for transportation, visitor communication, environmental protection, and stewardship
• Creation of a leadership network to address destination management
• Promotion of the positive economic and social benefits of tourism

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Development
• Environmental Sustainability
• Community Engagement
• Workforce Development

Environmental Achievements

• Increased engagement with stakeholders on environmental protection (68% of stakeholders identified fostering partnerships to address demand on outdoor/natural resources and mitigate impact as a high priority)
• Initiatives to manage tourism growth to preserve local assets (72% of stakeholders prioritized this)
• Marine Debris Diversion project in partnership with Artula Institute and coastal communities

Social Achievements

• Increased stakeholder engagement (RDMO engagement increased 16%, satisfaction increased 12% from 2017 to 2018)
• Guest Service Gold Tourism/Oregon training program to improve customer service
• People’s Coast Summit to bring together stakeholders
• Tourism Champions program to educate policymakers on tourism's economic value

Governance Achievements

• Improved collaboration between stakeholders (increased stakeholder engagement and satisfaction)
• Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) meetings with state and federal agencies for guidance on public safety and resource protection

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Managing tourism growth while preserving natural and cultural assets
• Addressing the current demand on outdoor/natural resources
• Increasing visitation during off-peak seasons
• Creating positive interaction between tourists and residents
• Workforce development challenges

Mitigation Strategies

• Investments in infrastructure for visitors (trails, transportation)
• Marketing and promotion efforts to increase off-peak season visitation
• Partnerships with stakeholders to address challenges
• Workforce training programs
• Community engagement initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Preference for locally made promotional items

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities