A sustainable development plan for the mountain
For several years, Bromont, montagne d’expériences has been committed to sustainable development and has begun taking concrete action that contributes to it. Management decided, in November 2021, to undertake a more formal approach and to situate it within a strategic plan
The 6 aspects of sustainable development
Certified in sustainable tourism
Bromont, montagne d’expériences carried out an exhaustive assessment of its sustainability actions, leading to the award of Silver certification in Sustainable Tourism from GreenStep, the largest certification program for the tourism and hospitality industry in North America. In doing so, we became the first Canadian ski resort to be certified by an organization with criteria recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council!
Our commitment to sustainable tourism by 2030
Bromont, montagne d’expériences has also signed the Commitment to Sustainable Tourism 2030, to demonstrate its commitment to improving the sustainable development performance of its organization and activities by 2030.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as “[…] tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, meeting the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.”
Each year, Bromont, montagne d’expériences measures and enhances its sustainability performance in each of the five identified areas and continues to update its strategic plan. After completing an important first step, we are moving forward with the same conviction and a renewed vision.
Develop the mountain sustainably
Orientations
- Define a shared vision for sustainable development and conservation with all stakeholders
- Ensure responsible use of the mountain
- Incorporate sustainability in the very design of projects
Use resources efficiently and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Orientations
- Optimize water management
- Optimize waste management
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Participate actively in local and regional development
Orientations
- Support and promote responsible procurement practices
- Foster collaboration and partnership in development with economic, social, environmental and cultural stakeholders; facilitate the creation of synergies and encourage innovation
- Support and promote initiatives with sociocultural and tourism impacts
Be a welcoming and enriching environment for employees and visitors
Orientations
- Foster the attraction and retention of diverse talent pools
- Optimize the client experience
- Be a welcoming and caring work environment
- Provide inclusive and transparent communication to clients and employees on the sustainable development process
Incorporate thinking on sustainability into BME’s business strategies
Orientations
- Facilitate and encourage SD initiatives in all services
- Develop governance and dialogue mechanisms among services and stakeholders to facilitate the achievement of SD strategic objectives
- Develop a culture of accountability that is collaborative and adapted to services in relation to the vision for SD
Recognized for its initiatives
Bromont, montagne d’expériences received the Award of Excellence in the Eco-responsible and Sustainable Initiatives category at the Association des stations de ski du Québec’s annual gala, held in Saint-Hyacinthe on May 29, 2024.
Learn more about sustainable development at the mountain.
Concrete initiatives for more accessible skiing
Enjoy the Outdoors & Leave No Trace: The 7 Principles
Our actions for a sustainable future