Environmental: Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska


ARAMARK, dually acting as a concessionaire and hotelier at Denali National Park, provides over one million miles of transportation services to approximately 300,000 visitors annually. We recognize the importance of managing our operation in an environmentally sensitive manner.

To achieve this, ARAMARK developed an environmental management program branded PlanetEVERgreen. This program focuses on environmental initiatives that produce positive, measurable results based on the following Eight Pillars to provide the greatest overall experience to our guests.

Pillar 1: Retail Offerings
We incorporate an environmentally preferred purchasing program that selects products and services for use, consumption and resale that minimize negative impacts on the environment. Focused on local procurement and reduced packaging there are a number of environmentally friendly products available such as locally made crafts, and organic cotton clothing.

Pillar 2: Culinary
We are proud to offer a menu that focuses on today’s conscientious market for sustainable cuisine. By purchasing and offering local organically grown produce, and vegetables, family ranch products like beef and cheese, and wild Alaskan seafood such as halibut and salmon found on the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood watch list, we are able to fulfill our commitment to the environment and create a net positive impact.

Pillar 3: Water and Energy Conservation
We are committed to protecting water quality and reducing consumption by using Energy Star-rated appliances, fixtures, lighting and equipment. In addition we have installed water conserving shower heads, faucets, toilets and washing machines.

Pillar 4: Waste Management and Reduction
We reduce, reuse and recycle to decrease solid waste. Recycling is a top priority, not only do we recycle the basics but our unique operating environment provides us with increased opportunities including crushing and recycling oil filters, and recycling antifreeze.

Pillar 5: Interpretive Programs
Our tour drivers, raft guides and other guest relation employees are all Certified Interpretive Guides, as facilitated by the National Association of Interpretation. Through these programs, we facilitate connections between the visitor and the resource communicating environmental stewardship to our visitors each year.

Pillar 6: Education and Training
We provide comprehensive training programs to our team in regards to environmental leadership. Programs on topics such as hazardous waste management, environmental health and safety, and recycling instruct employees to become leaders in environmental sustainability.

Pillar 7: Transportation
Air quality and fuel consumption are primary concerns to us. Our buses meet the most stringent EPA standards and we continually research alternative fuel options.

Pillar 8: Sustainable Building Design
PlanetEVERgreen guidelines require sustainable building designs be incorporated into new facilities and remodels. New construction projects contain low VOC’s, sustainable harvested lumber, recycled carpet and products with the highest recycled content available.