For over 3 years, Sport Obermeyer has teamed with the City of Aspen as part of their Transportation Options Program, or “TOPS”. As part of this program, employees are encouraged to find alternative transportation methods for their commutes to and from work. At the end of each season, employees are given cash rewards based upon how much they were able to reduce their carbon footprint; by carpooling, biking, walking or taking the bus to work.

Since November, Obermeyer employee commutes were comprised of more than 900 miles of bussing, over 2,000 miles of biking, 90 miles of walking and more than 7,800 miles of carpooling. All-together this reduced emissions by more than 5,750 pounds of carbon. While this is impressive it its’ own right, for the summer season the employees have set a goal to reduce their footprint by an additional 20% – hoping to reduce 7,000 pounds of carbon emissions. Check back in with us as we update our progress over the summer.

For more information on Obermeyer’s employee commute program and other Green Programs, please visit our Stepping Lightly on the Planet webpage.

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