Sustainable Development

Our GreenStep Initiative

Here is an overview of the main initiatives currently in place at the Massif du Sud, organized according to the four categories assessed as part of our GreenStep initiative, as well as the areas where we aim to make further progress.

Last updated: August 2026

1. Management

Measures in Place

• A written sustainable development action plan that includes environmental, social, and cultural initiatives, as well as measures related to health, safety, and risk management.

• Annual review of the action plan.

• A Sustainability Committee that meets regularly to monitor and advance these initiatives.

• Training and learning opportunities in sustainability for employees.

• Monitoring of health and safety incidents, as well as regular review of processes and equipment.

• Participation in groups and initiatives related to sustainable development and tourism.

• Collaboration with external organizations to advance our approach.

Areas for Improvement

• Further involve our visitors in our initiatives.

• Integrate sustainable development into our customer feedback system.

• Communicate our actions and results more regularly.

• Track and report on our performance over time.

2. Social and Economic Impacts

Current Initiatives

• 61 to 80% of our employees come from the local community.

• 61 to 80% of our management team comes from the local community.

• Training and skill-building opportunities for employees.

• A policy promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

• Measures focused on, among other things, harassment prevention, health and safety, and non-discrimination.

• 41 to 60% of our spending on goods and services is with suppliers located within 300 km.

• Promotion of certain products and services from local businesses.

• Financial contributions or contributions in the form of goods and services to community projects.

• Monitoring of certain indicators related to employees, visitor satisfaction, and our impact on the community.

• Certain activities and services accessible to people with special needs.

Areas for improvement

• Adopt a responsible procurement policy.

• Increase the proportion of products and services sourced from sustainable or certified sources.

• Improve the accessibility of our buildings, services, and communications.

• Better gather feedback from our community and neighbors.

• Develop a system to track our economic impacts.

3. Natural and Cultural Interactions

Current Initiatives

• Taking ecosystem impacts into account during site planning and development.

• Using practices adapted to the environment when planning and designing our facilities.

• Providing financial or material support for initiatives to conserve natural environments and biodiversity.

• Best practices aimed at minimizing the impact of visitors on natural environments.

• Measures to avoid disturbing wildlife and its habitats.

• Compliance with laws and regulations related to wildlife, habitats, and natural environments.

Areas for Improvement

• Implement measures to prevent invasive species.

• Further develop our initiatives related to heritage and local culture.

• Strengthen our connections and knowledge regarding Indigenous tourism and culture.

• Better measure our impacts on biodiversity and natural and cultural heritage.

4. Environmental Impacts

Energy

Measures in Place

• 81 to 100% of our lighting is LED.

• Use of equipment and technologies that promote energy efficiency.

• Employee awareness campaigns on energy efficiency.

• 21 to 40% of our appliances and equipment are Energy Star-certified or hold another environmental certification.

• Some lighting, heating, and air conditioning systems are controlled by programmable thermostats, timers, or sensors.

Areas for Improvement

• Measure our energy and fuel consumption.

• Gain a better understanding of the proportion of our energy that comes from renewable sources.

• Continue to improve the energy efficiency of our equipment.

Water

Areas for Improvement

• Begin measuring our water consumption.

• Assess the risks associated with water use.

• Identify and implement measures to reduce consumption.

• Gradually introduce water-saving equipment.

Waste Management

Current Initiatives

• Recycling of paper and cardboard.

• Recycling of plastics.

• Recycling of aluminum and metal.

• Recycling of returnable containers.

• Donation of certain materials or equipment that can be reused.

• Management of hazardous and electronic materials at authorized facilities.

• More than 50% of our cleaning and laundry products are eco-certified.

• We recently introduced composting in our food service operations and for our visitors.*

Areas for Improvement

• Measure the quantities of materials generated, recycled, and composted.

• Conduct a characterization of our waste materials.

• Focus more on reducing waste at the source.

• Further structure the management and use of potentially harmful substances.

Mobility and GHG Emissions

Actions in Place

• Shuttle service to the mountains.

• Charging stations for electric vehicles.

• Collaboration with certain suppliers using lower-emission transportation solutions.

• Upgrades to certain buildings, vehicles, or equipment to reduce their environmental impact.

Areas for improvement

• Conduct our first greenhouse gas emissions inventory.

• Identify our main sources of emissions.

• Track our environmental progress over time.

• Evaluate which future actions to prioritize based on their impact.