Hello all, previously this week everyone has touched on how Disney parks use innovative thinking to maximize their environmental stewardship. Today, I will be sharing with you two resort locations that will blow your mind. Disney’s environmental sustainability parallels with their parks.
Disneyland has partnered with the public to develop a model town focused on energy innovation and ecosystem treatment; it is called Val d’Europe. Euro Disney started this partnership in 1987 and has been extended to 2030, with an emphasis on improving the community of France as a whole in the present and for future generations. This town provides housing for Disneyland Paris employees, as well as increases the need for labor. They continue to build the public facilities. They have a smaller university called Marne-la-Vallée, daycare centers, nurseries, five media libraries, and they recently opened a new hospital. Val d’Europe is focused on benefiting the community by developing this “new town” that demonstrates environmental goals. Disney is definitely going above and beyond with this idea. Euro Disney really helped develop this major urban center into something special that brings a community together while staying green.
Here is a bird’s eye view of Villages Nature. So much green!
It seems to be a trend developing overseas, but Euro Disney and Pierre & Vacances joined forced to develop a new concept of a vacation destination that harmonizes humans and nature. This destination will be called Villages Nature and will be located just South of the Disney Paris Park. They developed a Sustainable Action Plan that relies on ten measurable targets aimed at reducing the destination’s ecological footprint, ensuring social responsibility, and developing synergies with the local communities. They are targeting European consumers and will offer a unique experience where they can connect with nature. 90% of the resort is retained as green space giving guests plenty of space and ultimate relaxation.
The resort is going to offer numerous recreational and learning activities hoping to inspire future generations to be environmental friendly. I think it is great that Disney is reaching out to our generation in hope for a better future for all. Across this resort will be nothing better energy efficient sources. It will be heated by a deep geothermal source that will produce no greenhouse gas emissions! Their corporate social responsibility isn’t just saving our planning, but it is creating 4,500 job opportunities once this resort is fully operational.
Seems like America’s environmental stewardship is behind France’s. I’m not complaining though, Disney has contributed so much to our planet and encourages everyone to as well.
Disney's Corporate Citizenship 