Publications
Publications
- September 2010 (Revised January 2014)
- HBS Case Collection
Aspen Skiing Company (D)
By: Michael W. Toffel and Stephanie van Sice
Abstract
Having begun improving the environmental performance of its own operations, Aspen Skiing Company is considering "greening" its supply chain and lobbying for greenhouse gas regulations. A world-renowned ski resort vulnerable to global climate change, Aspen's activities often garner media attention, which can promote its causes. But these initiatives, which attempt to compel other firms to improve their environmental performance, risk a public relations backlash and charges of "greenwashing" given that Aspen's ski resorts are themselves environmentally intensive operations.
Keywords
Environmental Sustainability; Supply Chain; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Sports Industry; Aspen
Citation
Toffel, Michael W., and Stephanie van Sice. "Aspen Skiing Company (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 611-019, September 2010. (Revised January 2014.)