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REI Releases 2022 Impact Report and Financials, Distributes $323 Million Back to Co-op Community

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI today released its 2022 Impact Report and financials results, closing the year with a record $3.85 billion in sales. The co-op ended the year with a strong liquidity and working capital position and continued to invest in its mission of investing in its members, employees, and the outdoors.

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  • REI today released its 2022 Impact Report and financials results, closing the year with a record $3.85 billion in sales.
  • In 2022, REI put an additional $50 million toward pay raises for hourly employees and delivered another $92 million toward employee retirement and bonuses.
  • Through direct advocacy programs like the Cooperative Action Network and advocacy alongside partners, REI embraced the power of its community to take action in 2022.
  • REI welcomed 1.3 million members in 2022, bringing its total member count to 23 million lifetime members.

Vail Resorts is on Track to Achieve Zero Net Operating Footprint by 2030; Announces it Met 100% Renewable Electricity Goal in New Progress Report

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Vail Resorts is ahead of schedule to meet its emissions goals, and is on track to reach zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact on forests and habitat to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030.

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  • Vail Resorts is ahead of schedule to meet its emissions goals, and is on track to reach zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact on forests and habitat to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030.
  • Notable achievements include:
    Vail Resorts reached 100% renewable electricity across its North American mountain resorts, and 96% worldwide.
  • It is critical to develop and add new renewable electricity to the grid to displace fossil fuels.
  • I am so proud of our team for staying focused and on track as we continue to make progress towards a zero net operating footprint," Lynch continued.

"Skiing and Snowboarding Are for Everyone": Vail Resorts' Youth Access Program to Expand to 9,000 Participants Across 29 Mountains During the 2022/23 Season

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- How does a lifelong love of skiing or snowboarding begin? An introduction to the sport from other passionate skiers and snowboarders, in addition to the gear, lessons, and access needed to participate. Vail Resorts is committed to removing barriers to entry and creating a more inclusive sport through its Epic for Everyone youth access program.

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  • Vail Resorts is committed to removing barriers to entry and creating a more inclusive sport through its Epic for Everyone youth access program.
  • Aya, Epic for Everyone Youth Participant, Girls Inc. of Chicago
    "When my teacher first introduced me to it, I was really scared.
  • Recently, Vail Resorts expanded the program to focus on reaching youth in major cities surrounding its regional ski areas.
  • For the upcoming 2022/23 winter season, Vail Resorts will add more than a dozen partnerships with nonprofit and youth development organizations working to support youth of color.