HomeDiscover WhistlerSustainability in Whistler Whistler's Sustainability Journey The Whistler community cares deeply for the environment and acknowledges that we all have a role to play in preserving the area's natural beauty. The Municipality's Big Moves Strategy sets out a plan to act on climate change and reduce emissions by 50% below 2007 levels by 2030, and in the long-term, reach net-zero. To achieve this target, Whistler is collectively taking action to move beyond the car, reduce visitor travel emissions, decarbonize passenger and commercial vehicles, reduce building emissions, and shift towards lower carbon consumption. Whistler Changemakers We connected with local individuals, businesses and organizations who put sustainability at the forefront of what they do every day. Explore our video series to see how Whistler locals are protecting what matters. AWARE Whistler Leading climate action, conservation and circular economy initiatives. Whistler Blackcomb Diverting food waste, recycling bike tires and aiming for net zero by 2030. Reuse Whistler Supporting business sustainability, waste reduction and circular climate action. F as in Frank Bringing awareness to the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion. Four Seasons Resort Whistler Implementing data-driven approaches to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Ziptrek Ecotours Prioritizing sustainable education and giving back to the community. Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Leading on cultural sustainability and using it as a tool for reconciliation. Alta Bistro Cultivating relationships between restaurants and local producers. Changes We've Made Here are just a handful of changes the Whistler community has made to protect what matters most to us! The Municipality’s investment in landfill gas capture and organics diversions has seen Whistler's emissions from the waste sector decline by 90% since 2005. Whistler buses are fuelled by renewable natural and compressed gases and will become even cleaner in the future, thanks to BC Transit’s initiative to move towards a fully electric fleet. Learn more Through Vail Resorts' Epic Promise, Whistler Blackcomb has committed to zero net emissions, zero waste to the landfill, and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat by 2030. The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) is dedicated to building a sustainable community, and consistently delivers projects relating to conservation and climate action. Whistler's Valley Trail is a car-free, accessible trail network that extends throughout the Whistler Valley, connecting neighbourhoods, lakes and viewpoints and encouraging active transportation. Reuse Whistler makes it simple to reduce waste, protect the environment, and make low-impact living easy. Love This Place? Help Keep It Wild. Discover how you can travel lighter, tread softer and help protect what makes Whistler wild with tips and stories from The Whistler Insider blog.